Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has suffered a fractured left rib that will sideline him for at least the next month, according to MLB.com. Murphy, in turn, will be unavailable when the Braves open their schedule on March 27 against the San Diego Padres.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the team said on Monday. The injury gives top prospect Drake Baldwin the chance to start the season as the starting catcher.

Atlanta Braves starting catcher Sean Murphy will miss the start of the season with a rib injury. The one-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks with a cracked rib on his left side,