The Atlanta Braves are getting healthier.
In today’s pregame media availability, we got good news about several of Atlanta’s missing players, both on the injured list and just being held out for precautionary reasons.
The biggest news involves catcher Sean Murphy. Out since Atlanta’s season opener with a strained oblique, he’s gradually been increasing his physical activity over the last few weeks and is about to hit the final step before returning: a rehab assignment. Manager Brian Snitker confirmed that Murphy will go out on a minor league rehab assignment “next week”. With Triple-A Gwinnett being at home to take on Jacksonville (Marlins affiliate), that’s the likely choice for Murphy.