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Braves Place Catcher Sean Murphy on IL With Torn Hip Labrum, Ending His Season

Atlanta elevates veteran Sandy León as it reassesses thin catching depth.

Jul 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) scores a run against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Eli White (36) celebrates with catcher Sean Murphy (12) after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The team selected León's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett, recalled right-hander Dane Dunning and optioned left-hander Hayden Harris.
  • Murphy's 2025 production settled at a .199/.300/.409 slash line with a .709 OPS across 94 games.
  • He was mired in a late slump with one hit in his last 18 plate appearances over his previous seven games.
  • The 30-year-old missed the season's opening weeks after cracking a rib in spring training, returning in April.
  • Despite the offensive dip, Statcast metrics rated his receiving, blocking and throwing as above average this year.