Walt Weiss Shares Sean Murphy Injury Update Before Diamondbacks Game
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss had an injury update on catcher Sean Murphy.
The Atlanta Braves have continued to monitor the progress of catcher Sean Murphy as he works his way back from injury. Murphy, who began the 2026 season on the injured list, is recovering from surgery last September to repair a right hip labral tear. The injury required a lengthy recovery process and limited his ability to participate in spring training, leaving him in a position where he must now ramp up during the regular season.
Ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Braves manager Walt Weiss had an update on Murphy's status. “Walt Weiss says that catcher Sean Murphy had another simulated game today in which he caught and had six at-bats,” reported Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Weiss continued, “Now it's just a matter of building him up, getting him the reps and the volume because he didn't have a spring training.
This is his spring training right now. ” Walt Weiss says that catcher Sean Murphy had another simulated game today in which he caught and had six at-bats: “Now it's just a matter of building him up, getting him the reps and the volume because he didn't have a spring training. This is his spring training right now.
” — Chad Bishop (@MrChadBishop) April 4, 2026 That update provides a clearer picture of where Murphy stands. While he is progressing and taking part in game-like activity, the need to build him up suggests he is still a few weeks away from returning to game action. If everything continues without setbacks, a return sometime in April appears to be a realistic target.