Drake Baldwin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Braves trade for former No. 2 pick in vital move to fix glaring problem, release World Series champ | Sporting News The Braves have had a huge catching problem without Drake Baldwin. On Thursday, they made a deal that should right the ship until Sean Murph...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Goes yard in return Baldwin went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Giants during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact The first-inning long ball off Adrian Houser was hit Tuesday, but the game wasn't actually completed until Wednesday due to inclement weather. Baldwin started at catcher in the contest, then went 1-for-5 with a run scored as the DH in the nightcap --although he did strike out in five of his plate appearances during the twin bill as he works to regain his timing after missing four weeks due to an oblique strain. Through 50 games this season, Baldwin's slashing .298/.381/.540 with 14 homers, 39 RBI and 41 runs.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves Get Drake Baldwin in All-Star Form in Return From Injury The Atlanta Braves catcher looked as good as ever when he stepped back into the box after a month away due to an injury

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Braves-Giants game suspended by rain, to resume Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Giants up 3-2

The opening game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants was suspended due to rain

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns to starting lineup Baldwin is in the starting lineup and batting leadoff for Tuesday's matchup against the Giants.

Impact Baldwin has not been in action since he was placed on the injured list May 19 and will make his first start back for Tuesday's series opener. Before landing on the injured list, the 25-year-old slashed .303/.389/.543 with 13 homers and 38 RBI. Atlanta's catching depth is already razor-thin with Sean Murphy on the 60-day IL, so Baldwin provides them a very big relief.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Drake Baldwin pick up right where he left off? He was playing at a pretty insane pace… will Baldwin come right back to it after missing about a month?

4 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Deadspin | Slumping Braves getting Drake Baldwin back with Giants up next Deadspin | Slumping Braves getting Drake Baldwin back with Giants up next

5 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves announce incredible Drake Baldwin news amid All-Star voting results | Sporting News This is some fantastic news for the Braves.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reinstated from injured list Atlanta activated Baldwin (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Atlanta is idle Monday, so Baldwin will return to the lineup during Tuesday's series opener at home against the Giants. Baldwin has missed almost a month of action while rehabilitating a strained oblique, but he will cleared to rejoin the active roster after playing one rehab contest with Triple-A Sacramento. The 25-year-old was looking like an MVP candidate before getting hurt, having slashed .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs over 48 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves receive exciting Drake Baldwin All-Star fan voting results | Sporting News This is a great sign for Drake Baldwin's All-Star candidacy.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Atlanta Braves News: Spencer Strider, Drake Baldwin, more Disappointing week in the rear view mirror.

5 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman, Drake Baldwin Homer Drake Baldwin and Eric Hartman both homered on Saturday, while Owen Murphy was filthy in Gwinnett.

6 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Baldwin launches 110.4 mph homer on Triple-A rehab assignment One of the Braves' top players is inching closer to a return. Drake Baldwin, who has been on the injured list since May 19 with a right obli...

JUNE 14 • MLB.COM

Mauricio Dubon leads off, Ha-Seong Kim plays short vs Mets Man, this lineup really needs Drake Baldwin and Ronald Acuna back

JUNE 13 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves get great news on Drake Baldwin amid Triple-A rehab assignment | Sporting News This is some great news for the Braves on their injured star catcher.

JUNE 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting rehab assignment Baldwin (oblique) will report to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact The 25-year-old catcher was able to progress to taking live batting practice this week and has now been cleared for game action after recovering from the oblique strain that sent him to the injured list in mid-May. Assuming all goes well with Gwinnett, Baldwin could be back in Atlanta for the start of the next homestand, which begins Tuesday versus the Giants.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Baldwin will begin rehab stint with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday Baldwin is back (on rehab)!

JUNE 12 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Closing in on rehab assignment Baldwin (oblique) is slated to take live batting practice Thursday and Friday and could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett over the weekend, 680 The Fan At...

Impact Baldwin still has a couple more boxes to check in his recovery from a Grade 1 right oblique strain, but Atlanta still appears to be earmarking him for a return from the 10-day injured list for the start of their six-game homestand, which begins next Tuesday. Assuming all goes well during his upcoming pair of live BP sessions, Baldwin will likely catch at least one game with Gwinnett over the weekend to prove that the oblique strain is behind him. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year had gotten off to a hot start to his sophomore campaign before getting hurt, slashing .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs, one stolen base, 38 RBI and 39 runs over 48 games.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Establish Rehab Assignment Plan for Drake Baldwin The Atlanta Braves are in the home stretch of getting their big bat back at the catcher position

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Baldwin set for live BP before beginning rehab assignment CHICAGO -- The Braves received another encouraging update regarding Drake Baldwin's recovery on Tuesday, as the rookie catcher continues pro...

JUNE 9 • MLB.COM

MLB catcher power rankings entering week 12 MLB has completed 11 weeks of the 2026 season. Certain players are having great seasons, but injuries are starting to affect some of the gam...

JUNE 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Atlanta Braves predicted to cut ties with 37 y/o catcher as Drake Balwin's return looms | Sporting News The return of Drake Baldwin could spell problems for other Braves' catchers.

JUNE 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves exposed by glaring problem during Drake Baldwin's oblique recovery | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves have made due with their current catchers. However, without Drake Baldwin, the Braves are facing a huge problem.

JUNE 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Drake Baldwin reportedly offers different return outlook than manager Walt Weiss | Sporting News Walt Weiss revealed a specific time that Drake Baldwin could return from injury. It doesn't seem like the catcher himself is any rush though...

JUNE 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Braves-Giants game suspended by rain, to resume Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Giants up 3-2

Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow