Braves News: Sean Murphy to miss significant time, Mike Yastrzemski delivers, and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.
Sep 6, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) makes a catch during the game against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images | Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday, and most notably, Sean Murphy is headed to the injured list with a fractured finger. Though he was just placed on the 10-day IL, skipper Walt Weiss said his time out would surpass the 10-day period and likely be around eight weeks.
The #Braves today signed free agent C Sandy León to a major league contract and placed C Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured list, backdated to May 11, with a fractured left middle finger. Atlanta today also selected OF José Azócar to the major league roster after optioning INF Jim… — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 12, 2026 Murphy suffered the injury during a play against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was just his fourth game back after previously rehabbing a hip injury, continuing what has been an injury-plagued season for the Braves backstop.
The club also announced that catcher Sandy León signed a major league deal, OF José Azócar was selected to the major league roster, and INF Jim Jarvis was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. More Braves News: Mike Yastrzemski was the star of the show in Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Here’s everything you need to know from the first quarter of Braves ticket sales and real estate revenue .
MLB News: The New York Yankees placed infielder Jose Caballero on the 10-day injured list with a finger fracture. In a corresponding move, the club recalled shortstop Anthony Volpe. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired center fielder Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a minor league outfielder.