MLB Rumors: Catcher Sean Murphy has been traded from the Oakland A’s to the Atlanta Braves, per reports.
Murphy, 28, has been rumored to be on the market all offseason. The 28 year old had a .250/.332/.426 slash line in 2022 as Oakland’s primary catcher, putting up a 3.5 bWAR in 612 plate appearances. Murphy has three years of team control remaining, making him particularly attractive.
No word yet on the return, though the A’s ask was reported to be steep.
Oakland and Atlanta came together for a big trade last offseason, with Oakland sending first baseman Matt Olson to the Braves for a package headlined by outfielder Cristian Pache and catcher Shea Langeliers.