Injuries & Moves: Murphy catching but not swinging a bat yet
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10-day IL
C Sean Murphy (left oblique tightness)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Murphy has started to catch bullpens and is throwing at full strength, but he still may be at least a week away from being cleared to begin swinging a bat. The 2023 All-Star catcher suffered a Grade 1 left oblique strain -- the least significant grade -- when he swung and missed a pitch against the Phillies on March 29. (Last updated: April 24)
2B Ozzie Albies (fractured right big toe)
Expected return: April 26
Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed Albies will likely be activated when he becomes eligible on April 26. The three-time All-Star second baseman was cleared to take batting practice with the Braves before the April 22 game against the Marlins. His toe was fractured on April 15, when he was hit by a Spencer Arrighetti curveball in Houston. (Last updated: April 23)
15-day IL
RHP Spencer Strider (right ulnar collateral ligament)
Expected return: 2025
After visiting Dr. Keith Meister on April 8, Strider underwent internal brace surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on April 12 and will miss the rest of the 2024 season. (Last updated: April 13)