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Hits in batting cage Murphy (oblique) has progressed to hitting in the batting cage, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murphy's recovery from a Grade 1 left oblique strain has inched along at a snail's pace, but he's finally making real progress. Given that he's already missed nearly six weeks of action, he will no doubt require a handful of rehab games before rejoining Atlanta's active roster.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes catching work Murphy (oblique) was able to catch bullpen sessions Tuesday and Wednesday but has yet to resume swinging a bat, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Murphy's ability to throw at full strength while donning his full catching equipment represents a positive step forward in his recovery from a Grade 1 left oblique strain, but until he starts swinging the bat again, his return from the 10-day injured list shouldn't be viewed as imminent. The backstop has been on the shelf since March 30 with the injury.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to IL Atlanta will place Murphy on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murphy injured his oblique on a swing during Friday's game against Philadelphia, and it will officially cost him at least the next 10 days. Travis d'Arnaud will take over duties as Atlanta's primary catcher while Murphy is out, and the team will likely promote Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett to act as the backup.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling oblique tightness Murphy was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies due to left oblique tightness.

Impact The 28-year-old grabbed at his left side after swinging at a pitch during the seventh inning Friday, and the fears of it being an oblique issue have been confirmed. It's an ominous development in the season opener for Murphy, who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout prior to his exit. Travis d'Arnaud is set to serve as Atlanta's primary backstop should Murphy require a trip to the injured list.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent oblique injury Murphy was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies with an apparent left oblique injury, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murphy swung at a Matt Strahm pitch in the seventh inning before immediately grabbing at his left side. He then walked off the field after a brief conversation with the trainer. Atlanta will have more clarity on Murphy's condition after the game, but it certainly looked like an injury that could result in a trip to the injured list. If that happens, Travis d'Arnaud would be in line for regular catching duties.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Murphy is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact He started Game 1 but will be on the bench in favor of Travis d'Arnaud for the second contest in a row. Murphy was hitless in three at-bats in the series opener after putting up a lowly .451 OPS in the second half.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Game 2 lineup Murphy is not in the lineup for Monday's Game 2 of the NLDS against the Phillies.

Impact Murphy went hitless in Atlanta's Game 1 defeat at the hands of the Phillies and will begin the second game of the series on the bench. Travis d'Arnaud will do the catching for Max Fried. Murphy and d'Arnaud split catching duties pretty evenly after the All-Star break, so it's not a surprise to see both of them garner a start in the first two games of the NLDS.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Murphy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Atlanta has locked away the top seed in the National League, so Murphy will sit for the third time in four games to close out the season. The 28-year-old finished this season with an .843 OPS and career highs in home runs (21) and RBI (68) despite playing in just 108 games.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits down Friday Murphy isn't in Atlanta's lineup Friday against the Nationals, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Murphy will sit on the bench for the second straight game Friday while Travis d'Arnaud starts behind the plate and bats seventh. Murphy has recorded just one hit -- a home run -- in 20 at-bats over his last six games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Murphy is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Murphy continues to get regular days off as the NL East champs look ahead to the postseason. Travis d'Arnaud is starting at catcher and batting seventh for Atlanta on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in matinee, sitting Game 2 Murphy is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Murphy started behind the plate in Game 1 and went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored. Travis d'Arnaud will catch for Allan Winans in the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Murphy isn't in Atlanta's lineup Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta seems to have fallen into a pattern of alternating between Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud behind the plate, and Thursday will mark d'Arnaud's turn to start. Murphy is slashing .135/.286/.138 across 35 plate appearances since Sept. 1.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another breather Tuesday Murphy is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Murphy continues to get regular days of rest as the NL East champions look ahead to the postseason. Travis d'Arnaud will catch Spencer Strider and bat sixth Tuesday versus Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Atlanta continues to give Murphy plenty of rest down the stretch, as he's started just seven games so far in September. Travis d'Arnaud will receive another look behind the plate for the NL East champions.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Friday Murphy isn't in Atlanta's lineup Friday against Miami, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Travis d'Arnaud will start behind the dish for Atlanta in Friday's series opener after Murphy has failed to record a hit in his last eight trips to the plate.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Murphy is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Travis d'Arnaud will start at catcher and bat sixth versus right-hander Zack Wheeler. Murphy continues to get regular days of rest as the runaway NL East leaders look ahead to the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat in first contest Murphy is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact He and Travis d'Arnaud have basically been alternating starts at catcher for Atlanta in the second half and it will be d'Arnaud behind the dish for the afternoon tilt. Expect Murphy to be in the lineup for the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Murphy will sit for the third time in Atlanta's past four games as the club appears to be taking advantage of its 14-game lead in the NL East in order to give its top backstop some extra rest late in the season. Travis d'Arnaud will receive another chance behind the plate while batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another day of rest Murphy is getting a second consecutive day of rest Friday versus the Pirates, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Atlanta has a 14-game lead on first place in the NL East standings and can afford to get some regulars off their feet down the stretch. Travis d'Arnaud will again start at catcher and bat sixth Friday against Pittsburgh, just as he did in Thursday's series finale versus the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Murphy is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Travis d'Arnaud will get the start at catcher and bat sixth as Atlanta tries to avoid a three-game sweep. Murphy went 1-for-5 with three walks across the first two games of the series.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud have been splitting time behind the plate relatively evenly of late, and d'Arnaud will catch for Charlie Morton on Sunday after Murphy went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Friday Murphy is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Travis d'Arnaud will do the catching for Atlanta and bat sixth. Murphy has been getting more rest in recent weeks as the runaway NL East leaders look ahead to October.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Murphy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Murphy will get a breather for the series finale after he went 4-for-9 with three doubles, two runs and two RBI while starting behind the plate in the first two games at Coors Field. Travis d'Arnaud will form a battery with starting pitcher Darius Vines in the latter's MLB debut Wednesday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busts slump with three doubles Murphy went 3-for-5 with three doubles, two runs and an RBI against Colorado in a 14-4 win Monday.

Impact Murphy came into the contest with just one multi-hit game and a .160 batting average since the All-Star break, but he found his stroke in the friendly confines of Coors Field. The veteran catcher hadn't hit a double in 21 games coming into the contest before clubbing three of them Monday. Atlanta has two more games in Colorado before heading west to face the Dodgers, giving Murphy an opportunity to further feast in the elevation as he attempts to turn his second-half struggles around.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to bench Sunday Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Travis d'Arnaud will start behind the plate for the second time in the series while Murphy receives another rest day. Murphy is hitting .160 and getting on base at a .320 clip since the All-Star break, and that downturn in productivity has cost him some starting opportunities thus far in the second half.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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