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Former Red Sox World Series Champion Signs With MLB's Best Team
TL;DR
Sandy Leon, former catcher for the Boston Red Sox, has signed a major league contract with the Atlanta Braves. This move comes as the Braves place catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list due to a fractured finger.
Key points
- Sandy Leon signs with the Atlanta Braves
- Sean Murphy placed on 10-day injured list
- Murphy's injury is a fractured left middle finger
- Leon is a former Boston Red Sox catcher
- Braves also selected OF José Azócar to the major league roster
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Atlanta Braves catcher Sandy Leon
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Former Boston Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon is re-joining the Atlanta Braves.
"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 Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett yesterday," the Braves official account posted on X.
Leon played in 358 regular season games with the Red Sox across five seasons from 2015 to 2019 and helped them win their most recent World Series title in 2018.
The 37-year-old backstop recorded 24 home runs, 118 RBIs and a .223/.283/.339 slash line in 1,191 regular season plate appearances with Boston and added eight hits in 31 playoff at-bats with the Red Sox.
Leon has since played for Cleveland (2020, 2022), the (2021), (2022), (2023) and Braves (2025).
Q&A
Why did Sandy Leon sign with the Atlanta Braves?
Sandy Leon signed with the Atlanta Braves to fill the roster spot left by Sean Murphy, who is on the injured list with a fractured finger.
What injury did Sean Murphy sustain?
Sean Murphy sustained a fractured left middle finger, which led to his placement on the 10-day injured list.
What impact does Sandy Leon's signing have on the Braves' roster?
Sandy Leon's signing provides the Braves with additional depth at the catcher position while Sean Murphy is sidelined.
