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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Drake Baldwin, the Atlanta Braves' star catcher and 2025 NL Rookie of the Year, was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 19, 2026, with a strained right oblique muscle suffered during a loss to the Miami Marlins. Baldwin was having an exceptional season, hitting .303 with 13 home runs before the injury. He is expected to miss more than 10 days. The Braves will split catching duties between Chadwick Tromp and veteran Sandy Leon while Baldwin and Sean Murphy (finger injury) recover.
Strengths
- + Exceptional offensive production (.303 BA, 13 HR)
- + Ranked in top 10 NL offensive categories
- + Young talent (25 years old) with high upside
- + Reigning NL Rookie of the Year
- + Only 10-day IL placement suggests moderate injury severity
Weaknesses
- - Strained oblique muscle is a significant injury for catchers
- - Expected to miss more than 10 days despite IL-10 designation
- - Braves also missing Sean Murphy, creating catching depth issues
- - Injury occurred during blowout loss, indicating team struggles
- - Oblique strains can linger and affect swing mechanics
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Strained right oblique muscle sustained during game against Miami Marlins on May 19, 2026
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Dalton Stambaugh is a rp for the St Louis Cardinals.
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