On one hand, when it came to the Braves making a significant trade this offseason to upgrade a position, that upgrade being at the catcher position was likely a surprise to many.
However, it should come as no surprise that Alex Anthopoulos once again moved quickly to make sure a talented player stayed in Atlanta for quite a while.
Just a few weeks after acquiring Murphy from the Athletics, the Braves moved quickly to potentially keep him in Atlanta through 2029. Though Murphy is still three years away from free agency, the fact that he has quickly established himself as one of the most durable and best two way catchers in baseball makes this a logical investment for Atlanta.