The Braves season couldn’t have started any worse, getting swept by the Padres in a series where they managed to score just seven runs. There aren’t many positives to take away from it, as for the first time in a while,

Braves catcher Sean Murphy fell victim to the injuries that plagued the Braves last season. Just when he thought he was going to be able to return to play this Spring Training he was hit by a pitch and cracked a rib on Feb 28. It was expected that Murphy would miss up to six weeks of play in the regular season.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is set to begin his rehab assignment. According to the Braves Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers, Murphy is scheduled to play in their home opener on Tuesday,