In one of the few bits of good news so far this season, Sean Murphy has rejoined the Braves after suffering a cracked rib in Spring Training. With Chadwick Tromp getting designated for assignment, it suggests the Braves plan on keeping both Murphy and top prospect Drake Baldwin on the major-league roster for the remainder of the season.

Everyone expected the Atlanta Braves to activate 2023 All-Star Sean Murphy off the injured list, but many were surprised to see whom he was replacing on the MLB roster. Top prospect and fellow catcher Drake Baldwin is staying with the team,

Sean Murphy has been activated and the Braves have decided to keep Drake Baldwin \-\- their top prospect, per MLB Pipeline -- at the big league level to share the catching duties. Murphy was activated from the injured list and Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment on Sunday.