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Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy begins rehab with Gwinnett Stripers

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Published  March 31, 2025 4:14pm EDT
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NORTH PORT, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Sean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during the Atlanta Braves Photo Day at CoolToday Park on Friday, February 21, 2025 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Sean Murphy, Atlanta Braves catcher, will begin a rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers due to a left ribcage fracture, starting on Tuesday, April 1, at Coolray Field.
    • Murphy previously rehabbed with the Stripers last season for a strained left oblique.
    • Braves' pitcher Spencer Strider is also set for a rehab start with the Stripers on Friday, following right UCL surgery.
    • The Stripers will face the Nashville Sounds on April 1 for the Opening Week series.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will get to play ball once again after a ribcage fracture.

What we know:

We have word from the Gwinnett Stripers that Murphy, 30, will play in their Opening Day game on April 1 against the Nashville Sounds at Coolray Field.

This isn't Murphy's first go-round with the Stripers. Last season, he played four games for the Minor League club while rehabbing a strained left oblique muscle.

VENICE, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League spring training game at CoolToday Park on March 23, 2025 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by

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He won't be alone. Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider also began his second rehab with the team after UCL surgery. He'll make an appearance during Friday's game at 7:05 p.m.

Murphy's debut game starts at 4:05 p.m. Tickets for the Opening Day series are available here.

The Source: The Gwinnett Stripers provided information about Atlanta Braves' catcher Sean Murphy and pitcher Spencer Strider.

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