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Braves forced to put former all-star back on injured list
TL;DR
Sean Murphy of the Atlanta Braves has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured left middle finger, just days after returning from hip surgery. This injury occurred during a game against Hyeseong Kim.
Key points
- Sean Murphy placed on 10-day injured list
- Injury due to fractured left middle finger
- Murphy returned from hip surgery just days prior
- Injury occurred during a game against Hyeseong Kim
- Initial assessments suggested the injury might not be serious
Sean MurphyAtlanta BravesHyeseong Kim
The injury problems just will not stop for Sean Murphy. The Atlanta Braves announced that their former MLB All-Star catcher has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger, just days after returning from another lengthy injury absence. And honestly, the timing couldnât be more frustrating for Atlanta.
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Murphy Injured Again Just Four Games After Return
Murphy had only recently returned from rehab following offseason hip surgery. Now? Heâs headed right back to the injured list after appearing in only four games. The injury reportedly occurred during Sundayâs game when Hyeseong Kim made contact with Murphyâs glove on a catcherâs interference play.
Initially, the Braves believed the injury might not be serious. But further testing revealed a fracture, forcing Atlanta to shut Murphy down again.
Injuries Continue to Derail Murphyâs Career
Murphyâs talent has never been the issue. When healthy, he remains one of baseballâs better two-way catchers and was an All-Star for Atlanta back in 2023. The problem is that staying healthy has become increasingly difficult. Murphy has now dealt with:
- Hip problems
- Multiple IL stints in recent years
- Surgeries
- Lingering durability concerns
He played fewer than 95 games in both 2024 and 2025 because of recurring injuries. Now 2026 is off to another brutal start.
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Q&A
What injury did Sean Murphy sustain to go back on the injured list?
Sean Murphy sustained a fractured left middle finger, which led to his placement on the 10-day injured list.
How long was Sean Murphy back from his previous injury before getting hurt again?
Sean Murphy was back for only four games after returning from rehab following offseason hip surgery.
What caused Sean Murphy's finger injury during the game?
The injury occurred during a play when Hyeseong Kim made contact with Murphy's glove, resulting in catcherâs interference.
