Sean Murphy‘s Atlanta Braves tenure continues to be derailed by injuries.
The 30-year-old backstop will once again be forced to miss time after suffering a cracked left rib in spring training, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.
The injury occurred when he was hit by a pitch in Friday’s game against the Miami Marlins.
Murphy will be out four to six weeks, which means he will miss opening day and be sidelined as the Braves begin the 2025 season.
Atlanta acquired Murphy from the Athletics as part of a three-team trade in December 2022 before signing the Peekskill, N.Y., native to a six-year, $73 million extension.
Murphy was named an All-Star in 2023, but he appeared in only 108 games due to a hamstring strain.
Last season, Murphy suffered an oblique strain on opening day and missed the next two months. He ended up slashing .193/.284/.352 with 10 home runs and 25 RBIs over 72 games.
Murphy’s absence will open the door for Atlanta’s top prospect, Drake Baldwin, to earn a spot on the Braves’ opening day roster.
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