Braves face lineup issues during Drake Baldwin's injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are dealing with lineup challenges as catcher Drake Baldwin recovers from a Grade 1 right oblique strain, which has sidelined him for the past two weeks. Baldwin has been placed on the 10-day injured list, and while he is resuming baseball activities, his exact return date remains unclear. Without him, Braves catchers have produced poorly, going just 1-for-40 over the last thirteen games. Despite the struggles from the catching position, Atlanta has managed to maintain their status as one of the best teams this season with 44 wins so far.
- •Drake Baldwin is recovering from a Grade 1 right oblique strain.
- •Baldwin's injury has contributed to a 1-for-40 batting slump from catchers.
- •He has resumed baseball activities but lacks a defined return date.
- •The Braves lead MLB this season with 44 wins despite lineup issues.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Braves exposed by glaring problem during Drake Baldwin's oblique recovery
"The Atlanta Braves have made due with their current catchers. However, without Drake Baldwin, the Braves are facing a huge problem.
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