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Serving as DH in opener D'Arnaud is in the designated hitter spot and batting eighth for Atlanta on Thursday versus the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sean Murphy will catch Max Fried, but d'Arnaud still managed to find his way into the batting order. It could be a fairly common occurrence versus lefties, with Marcell Ozuna playing the outfield and Eddie Rosario sitting.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB World Series title futures that offer value, plus a long shot

Edward Egros, aka The Professor, dives into MLB World Series odds and gives us his best value bets and long shots to win this year's Fall Cl...

MARCH 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 MLB World Series title futures that offer value, plus a long shot

NL East Preview: Braves, Phillies, Mets to duke it out again

The National League East made a strong argument as the majors’ toughest division in 2022 and lines up as perhaps even better this season

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Still finding way at plate D'Arnaud went 0-for-3 in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact The veteran catcher has gone just 3-for-17 (.176) this spring with only one extra-base hit, a double, but his 1:2 BB:K shows there's little cause for concern. The offseason addition of Sean Murphy pushes d'Arnaud into a backup role this year, but he should also see some action at DH after slugging 18 homers and posting a .791 OPS over 107 games in 2022, especially if Marcell Ozuna's struggles continue.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the best 24 catchers of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best catchers? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for the toughest position in baseball.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the best 24 catchers of 2023 in the MLB

Why the Braves acquired a top-five catcher when they already had one

The Braves already had two All-Star catchers on their roster. So why did they trade for A's star Sean Murphy? It's all about the knees.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Why the Braves acquired a top-five catcher when they already had one

Sean Murphy trade fallout: Braves get cornerstone catcher, while A's continue rebuilding

The first blockbuster trade of the winter saw the Braves upgrade their catching position while sending out a slew of young players in a thre...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Sean Murphy trade fallout: Braves get cornerstone catcher, while A's continue rebuilding

2022 MLB Playoffs: Braves win Game 2 pitchers' duel to even NLDS

The Braves won a Game 2 pitchers' duel behind Kyle Wright's strong outing and some timely hitting against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar writes...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

2022 MLB Playoffs: Braves win Game 2 pitchers' duel to even NLDS

Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDS

Kyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

2022 MLB Playoffs: Phillies strike first, hold on to take Game 1 from Braves

The Phillies scored early and survived a late rally from the Braves to take Game 1 of their NLDS in Atlanta, Jake Mintz writes.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

2022 MLB Playoffs: Phillies strike first, hold on to take Game 1 from Braves

Braves sign rookie P Strider to $75 million, 6-year contract

The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Sits for finale D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact D'Arnaud started the last six games and hit .182 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI and seven strikeouts, but he'll get a day off during Wednesday's regular-season finale. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves sweep to take NL East lead; Mets look unprepared for playoffs

The Mets limped through the most important series of their season, all but ceding the division to the Braves. Can they regroup for the playo...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Braves sweep to take NL East lead; Mets look unprepared for playoffs

Sits second straight D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Tuesday against Washington.

Impact D'Arnaud will receive a second day of rest after going 5-for-18 in Atlanta's previous series against the Phillies. William Contreras will take over for him behind the plate, letting Marcell Ozuna serve as designated hitter and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets break Monday D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact D'Arnaud looks to be receiving some routine maintenance for the series opener in Washington after he caught all 11 innings of Sunday's 8-7 win over the Phillies. William Contreras will spell d'Arnaud behind the dish Monday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit

Kyle Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 to stop a three-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Out of Wednesday's lineup D'Arnaud is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals.

Impact D'Arnaud is hitting .343 with two home runs, seven runs and four RBI over his last 10 games. William Contreras will start behind the dish, hitting fifth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two-run homer in win D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact D'Arnaud took Erasmo Ramirez deep in the bottom of the fourth frame, driving in teammate Matt Olson in the process. The long ball was the catcher's 18th of the season and fourth in September. Since the beginning of the month, d'Arnaud has batted .333 with four homers, seven RBI and 10 runs scored over 12 games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steps out of lineup D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia.

Impact D'Arnaud started behind the plate in the first two games of the series but will take a seat for the finale. William Contreras will shift to catcher while Marcell Ozuna serves as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Giants.

Impact D'Arnaud started the last two games and went 4-for-8 with a double and a run. He'll get a breather while William Contreras starts behind the plate and bats fifth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves beat Mariners, alone in 1st for first time all year

Dansby Swanson hit one of Atlanta’s four home runs and the World Series champion Braves took sole possession of first place for the first time all season with a 6-4 victory over th...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins aim to break slide in matchup with the Braves

The Miami Marlins come into the matchup against the Atlanta Braves as losers of five straight games

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Cardinals score twice in bottom of the 9th, beat Braves 6-5

Corey Dickerson tied the game with an infield single and Tyler O’Neill drew a bases-loaded walk, all in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 win ov...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos

Atlanta outfielder Marcell Ozuna was booed by his home fans in his return, Kyle Tucker singled to drive in Yordan Alvarez for the go-ahead run in the eighth, José Urquidy won his 1...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Olson's check-swing double in 11th helps Braves top Astros

Travis d'Arnaud run-scoring single in the 11th capped Atlanta's second comeback in extra innings, and the Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4