Walt Weiss provides injury update on Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy has had some incredibly poor injury luck over the last calendar year. His 2025 campaign ended, as he decided to undergo surgery on a hip injury that had bothered him for several years. That kept him out from last September until early May, and just eight days after returning to the Braves, he found himself back on the IL with another serious injury — one that is expected to keep him out another 2-3 months.

At this point, it’s fair to say Atlanta’s decision to trade for Murphy and hand him a lengthy extension was a misstep. He hasn’t been able to stay healthy, and there’s been very little offensive consistency because of that.

However, Sean Murphy still offers a lot of value as a tremendous defensive catcher that’s an ideal backup behind Drake Baldwin. It may not have worked out the way the Braves initially hoped, but there remains a pivotal role for him to play as the club chases their second World Series since 2021.