Drake Baldwin could return for Braves during June homestand
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:03 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss indicated that catcher Drake Baldwin may be back in the lineup during the team's homestand from June 16 to 21. This timeline aligns with a previous update from Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos, suggesting Baldwin’s potential return could happen about four weeks after his oblique injury. Baldwin is tied for the team lead in fWAR and had been performing well prior to the injury, hitting.303 with 13 home runs this season. His return is expected to strengthen the Braves' lineup as they continue to build momentum.
- •Drake Baldwin could be activated on the next homestand against the Giants and Brewers.
- •He is currently tied for the team lead in fWAR with 2.2.
- •Before his injury, Baldwin was hitting.303 with 13 home runs this season.
- •Walt Weiss stated Baldwin's return may align with a timeline set by GM Alex Anthopoulos.
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Braves' Drake Baldwin reportedly offers different return outlook than manager Walt Weiss
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Braves manager Walt Weiss reveals Drake Baldwin's return timeline from oblique injury
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Walt Weiss: Drake Baldwin could return for Braves “next time we’re at home”
"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.
"The Braves just received some exciting news about one of their young stars. Atlanta is almost on the verge of getting back their rising star.
"Atlanta’s star catch could be back by the middle of this month.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:03 AMBraves' Drake Baldwin reportedly offers different return outlook than manager Walt Weiss
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:34 AMBraves manager Walt Weiss reveals Drake Baldwin's return timeline from oblique injury
The Braves just received some exciting news about one of their young stars. Atlanta is almost on the verge of getting back their rising star.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:01 PMWalt Weiss: Drake Baldwin could return for Braves “next time we’re at home”
Atlanta’s star catch could be back by the middle of this month.
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