Braves' Strider, Murphy to rehab with Gwinnett Stripers

Pitcher and catcher will play for Braves' Triple-A affiliate on Tuesday

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:30am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-perspective view of a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes in navy, green, and orange hues, conceptually representing the cautious approach to player rehabilitation.The Braves' rehab strategy for key players Strider and Murphy aims to ensure their full recovery before rejoining the major league roster.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Braves announced that pitcher Spencer Strider and catcher Sean Murphy will continue their injury rehabilitation assignments with the Gwinnett Stripers, the team's Triple-A affiliate, on Tuesday, April 21.

Why it matters

Strider and Murphy are key players for the Braves, and their successful return from injury is crucial for the team's postseason hopes. The Stripers provide a controlled environment for the players to work their way back to full strength before rejoining the major league roster.

The details

Strider, a starting pitcher, and Murphy, the Braves' starting catcher, have both been sidelined with injuries. The Braves are sending them to play for the Stripers on Tuesday as part of their rehab process to get them back on the field for the big league club.

  • The Gwinnett Stripers announced the rehab assignments on Sunday, April 20.
  • Strider and Murphy will play for the Stripers on Tuesday, April 21.

The players

Spencer Strider

A starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who is currently rehabbing an injury with the team's Triple-A affiliate.

Sean Murphy

The starting catcher for the Atlanta Braves who is also rehabbing an injury with the Gwinnett Stripers.

Gwinnett Stripers

The Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, based in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Atlanta Braves

The Major League Baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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What’s next

Strider and Murphy will play for the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday, April 21, as they continue their rehab assignments with the goal of rejoining the Atlanta Braves' active roster.

The takeaway

The Braves are taking a cautious approach with two of their key players, Strider and Murphy, by having them rehab with the Gwinnett Stripers before bringing them back to the major league team. This strategy aims to ensure their full recovery and readiness to contribute to the Braves' postseason push.