Drake Baldwin returns to Braves after oblique injury hiatus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Drake Baldwin is set to return to the Atlanta Braves after missing about a month due to an oblique injury. In his absence, Baldwin had been posting impressive statistics, including a.403 wOBA and a wRC+ above 150 earlier in the season. He managed 2.1 fWAR in 216 plate appearances before the injury but only had one rehab start that ended in a home run. The Braves will look to see if Baldwin can recapture his previous form as he resumes catching duties more frequently going forward.
- •Baldwin missed about a month due to an oblique injury.
- •He recorded a.403 wOBA and impressive statistical performances before the injury.
- •Baldwin had three weeks above a 200 wRC+ this season.
- •His return could strengthen the Braves' lineup as he shifts to more catching duties.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will Drake Baldwin pick up right where he left off?
"He was playing at a pretty insane pace… will Baldwin come right back to it after missing about a month?
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