Drake Baldwin’s oblique strain a Grade 1
Battery Power • • sports
Key Points:
- Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin has been diagnosed with a mild Grade 1 oblique strain following an MRI, according to manager Walt Weiss.
- Baldwin was placed on the 10-day injured list, joining Sean Murphy, who is out with a fractured finger and not expected back until next month.
- With Baldwin and Murphy sidelined, veterans Sandy Leon and Chadwick Tromp will serve as the Braves' primary catchers for at least the next week and a half.
- Baldwin has been having a standout season, posting 2.2 fWAR, 13 home runs, and a 160 wRC+, positioning him as a top catcher and a likely All-Star selection.