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Braves catcher Sean Murphy to begin rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ellie Parker , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 23, 2026
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Braves catcher Sean Murphy will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, the Stripers announced. It will be the second time Murphy rehabs with the Stripers this season after playing for the Stripers between April 21 and May 2. Murphy was put...
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Key takeaway (Atlanta News First) - Braves catcher Sean Murphy will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, the Stripers announced.
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The return of Sean Murphy to the field, even if it's just a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett, brings a sense of optimism to Braves fans who have been watching Drake Baldwin hold down the catcher position. Baldwin's impressive performance, including his first All-Star selection, has been a silver lining in Murphy's absence, but the team's original plan to have both catchers share time behind the plate suggests they value Murphy's contributions. As Murphy works his way back from a fractured left middle finger, his progress will be closely watched by fans and the team alike, given his experience and projected role. The fact that he's starting his rehab assignment with the Stripers for the second time this season indicates the team is taking a cautious approach to his recovery, and his eventual return to the Braves lineup could have a significant impact on the team's performance in the second half of the season.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Braves catcher Sean Murphy will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, the Stripers announced. It will be the second time Murphy rehabs with the Stripers this season after playing for the Stripers between April 21 and May 2. Murphy was put...
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