Drake Baldwin could return for Braves during June homestand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 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.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Walt 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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