The Atlanta Braves won't be with All-Star catcher Sean Murphy for some time after suffering an injury in their season-opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
Manager Brian Snitker confirmed following the game that Murphy will be placed on the Injured List as a result of the oblique strain he sustained during the game. While the Braves were able to take the 9-3 win over the Phillies, losing their primary catcher this early is certainly quite the brutal blow to one of the best teams in the MLB.
“He's sore, he's going to have to go on the IL.