Braves predicted to part ways with $18M All-Star, Gold Glove winner, World Series Champion
The Atlanta Braves are expected to part ways with backup catcher Jonah Heim as Sean Murphy nears a return from injury. Heim was signed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal to provide depth during Murphy's rehab. With Murphy's return imminent, the Braves face roster constraints behind the plate. Carrying three catchers, including Drake Baldwin, appears unlikely despite Heim's past accolades.
- ▪Jonah Heim, an All-Star and Gold Glove winner in 2023, signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Braves before Spring Training.
- ▪Sean Murphy has been on a rehab assignment and is close to returning from injury, complicating the catching roster.
- ▪The Braves currently have a crowded catching situation with Murphy, Drake Baldwin, and Heim all vying for playing time.
- ▪Heim has earned $18 million over his career but has struggled with consistency since his standout 2023 season.
- ▪Carrying three catchers on the active roster is seen as improbable due to playing time and roster management challenges.
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