Boost For Braves: Latest Update On Sean Murphy Injury Recovery

The Braves were swept in Los Angeles for the first time this season, capping a western road trip in which they dropped five of six games.

This is a club that appears to be in need of a boost of energy, particularly offensively, and they could get it in the coming weeks.

According to David O’Brien of The Athletic, Sean Murphy felt great after hitting off a tee on consecutive days. Batting practice should be in his near future, and provided there are no setbacks, a rehab stay could be on the way.

#Braves IL’d catcher Sean Murphy felt great in his second session hitting balls off a tee Saturday, and is going out now for another one, the back-to-back days being the next step in his rehab. He’ll ramp things up some this week assuming no setbacks.

— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) May 5, 2024

The Braves have been without their All-Star catcher since Opening Day, when he suffered an oblique injury after an awkward swing. It’s the kind of injury that is really harsh and, as we’ve seen, can take months to heal.

The Braves have been appropriately careful with Sean Murphy throughout this process, citing the fact that it is just May and oblique injuries are prone to flare up if not properly healed. However, the squad would benefit greatly from his return to the lineup. For the first time since early last year, the Braves do not lead the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 2.5 games, who have been the hottest club in baseball over the last month.