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Braves cut former All-Star immediately after 2-for-5, 1-homer game
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves designated backup catcher Jonah Heim for assignment just one day after he went 2-for-5 with a home run. This move was made to accommodate former All-Star Sean Murphy on the roster.
Key points
- Jonah Heim designated for assignment by the Braves
- Heim had a 2-for-5 game with a home run
- Sean Murphy joins the Braves roster
- Braves have the best record in baseball at 25-10
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One day after he went 2 for 5 with a home run against the Colorado Rockies, Jonah Heim lost his roster spot with the Atlanta Braves.
The backup catcher was designated for assignment to make room for Sean Murphy, himself a former All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner.
The fact that the Braves could swap one former All-Star for another, at a position that is likely to demand little playing time behind starting catcher Drake Baldwin, is emblematic of why they have the best record in baseball at 25-10 through May 3.
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Heim, 30, is slashing .231/.311/.410 in 12 games (45 plate appearances). The home run he hit in the Braves’ 11-6 win in Denver on Sunday was his first of the season.
Heim is three years removed from his lone All-Star Game nod, in 2023 with the Texas Rangers. He signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract in February with the understanding the Braves were unlikely to carry three catchers once Murphy returned.
Murphy, 31, suffered a torn right hip labrum last September. It was one of many injuries that torpedoed the Braves’ 2025 season. In nine rehab games with Triple-A Gwinnett, Murphy went 8 for 34 (.235).
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Q&A
Why did the Braves cut Jonah Heim after a strong performance?
The Braves designated Jonah Heim for assignment to make room for former All-Star Sean Murphy.
Who is Sean Murphy and why is he significant for the Braves?
Sean Murphy is a former All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner, and his addition strengthens the Braves' roster behind starting catcher Drake Baldwin.
What is the current record of the Atlanta Braves?
The Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball at 25-10 as of May 3.