Just a few hours after designating backup catcher Jonah Heim for assignment, the Atlanta Braves announced a trade to the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations.
With catcher Sean Murphy ready to be activated from the IL, it was Heim who found himself as the man left out from the 26-man roster.
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There was discussion the club could opt to keep Heim around and carry three catchers, especially with Drake Baldwin and Murphy expected to play nearly every day, but given the injured state of the outfield, the Braves had no choice but to part with the veteran catcher.
Heim did a fine job in backup duty of Baldwin over the past month, hitting .231/.311/.410 (99 wRC+) across 45 plate appearances. In case of an injury to Baldwin or Murphy in the weeks to come, the club would likely call upon Chadwick Tromp, who is currently in Triple-A Gwinnett, to serve as the backup catcher.
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