Braves Catcher Sean Murphy Begins Rehab Assignment

Former All-Star to play for Triple-A Gwinnett as he recovers from right hip injury

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:41pm

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The Atlanta Braves have announced that catcher Sean Murphy will begin a rehab assignment with their Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers, as he recovers from a right hip labrum repair. Murphy, a 31-year-old former All-Star, has played in a total of seven games with Gwinnett over the past two seasons while rehabbing other injuries.

Why it matters

Murphy's return to the Braves lineup will be a significant boost for the team as they look to make a push for the playoffs. The Braves have been without their starting catcher for the first few weeks of the season, and his bat and defense will be crucial down the stretch.

The details

Murphy is scheduled to play in Gwinnett's 7:05 p.m. game on April 8th against the Nashville Sounds. In his previous rehab assignments with Gwinnett, he has batted .250 with one double, three home runs, and six RBIs in seven games.

  • Murphy will play for Gwinnett on April 8, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.
  • This will be Murphy's third career rehab assignment with the Stripers.

The players

Sean Murphy

A 31-year-old catcher for the Atlanta Braves who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right hip labrum repair.

Gwinnett Stripers

The Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, where Murphy will play during his rehab assignment.

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What’s next

If Murphy's rehab assignment goes well, he could rejoin the Braves' active roster in the coming weeks as they look to solidify their playoff position.

The takeaway

The return of Sean Murphy, a former All-Star catcher, will be a welcome boost for the Braves as they aim to contend for a postseason berth this season. His bat and defense behind the plate will be crucial for the team down the stretch.