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The Atlanta Braves are predicted to sign a veteran catcher to replace Sean Murphy, who has a cracked rib and won't be ready for Opening Day.

Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer made a bold prediction that the Atlanta Braves would sign another catcher before the start of the 2025 regular season.

The Atlanta Braves are traditionally very strong at catcher. Sean Murphy remains a defensive whiz, but his potential successor in Drake Baldwin is on the rise.