Weiss Commits to Murphy for Half of Remaining Games
Atlanta's manager has designated Sean Murphy as the primary catcher for a significant portion of the rest of the regular season.
Walt Weiss announced that Sean Murphy will serve as the starting catcher for at least half of the Braves' remaining regular season games. The decision is expected to stabilize Murphy's offensive output by giving him consistent at-bats. The move also helps preserve the legs of the other catcher, presumably allowing for a more defined platoon or rest schedule. Murphy followed up the announcement by homering in a recent game.
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