Atlanta Braves key star Sean Murphy on the…
The Atlanta Braves placed Sean Murphy, their All-Star catcher, on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a strained left oblique muscle.
To fill Murphy’s spot, the Braves brought up Chadwick Tromp to the major league roster. Tromp will act as Travis d’Arnaud’s backup while Murphy recuperates. In Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, d’Arnaud was slated to bat eighth.
Murphy sustained the injury during Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies when he swung in the seventh inning of Atlanta’s 9-3 victory. Despite being a first-time All-Star last season, Murphy now faces a setback.
Braves manager Brian Snitker expressed his disappointment for Murphy, describing the injury as one of those unexpected occurrences that are part of the game of baseball.
