Walt Weiss provides updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Ha-Seong Kim, Sean Murphy, and a six-man rotation
Walt Weiss spoke with the media ahead of the series opener against the Cubs and as usual, his remarks were enlightening.
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 26: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves smiles prior to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves are back in town following a nine game swing out West and there’s no west for the weary as the Braves will now have to deal with the Cubs. It’s a showdown between the two top teams in the National League and while the Braves will be happy to get Ha-Seong Kim back just in time for this series, they’ll be missing two of their regular contributors.
Sean Murphy recently went on the IL with a fractured finger and while it’s the 10-day variety, the snakebitten catcher may be looking at another extended period of time on the IL. “It’s a broken bone so you’re probably looking at eight weeks,” stated Walt Weiss when he was asked about the situation. “Then you take into account that you gotta get back into baseball shape so it’ll be some time.
” While the Braves aren’t expecting to have Sean Murphy back any time soon, there was some anticipation that Ronald Acuña Jr. could be back in time for this series. Unfortunately, Weiss had to throw some cold water on that thought by stated that Acuña still has a bit more time left to recover before he’ll be ready to play again.
“Ronnie’s doing well. He’s progressing. He’s still out.
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