TRAVIS D'ARNAUD NEWS

Expected to go on concussion IL Atlanta manager Brian Snitker told reporters after Saturday's loss to the Padres that d'Arnaud is expected to go on the 7-day concussion IL, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The concussion occurred after d'Arnaud collided with Rougned Odor at home plate. The 34-year-old backstop will miss at least a week while recovering, but there's no guarantee he'll be ready to return in that timeframe. Sean Murphy will see the majority of playing time behind the plate while he recovers.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha has 10 Ks, Soto hits homer, as Padres beat Braves, 4-1

Right-hander Michael Wacha matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in six scoreless innings, Juan Soto homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves remove Travis d'Arnaud from game after collision at home plate The Braves removed catcher Travis d’Arnaud from the game shortly after a scary collision at home plate Saturday night at Truist Park.

APRIL 9, 2023 • AJC.COM

Leaves with potential injury D'Arnaud left Saturday's game against the Padres with a potential injury, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The backstop was involved with two collisions at home plate and replaced by Sean Murphy. Atlanta hasn't given an update on d'Arnaud's condition as of yet, and it's likely due to the 34-year-old undergoing tests.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day off Friday D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Friday against the Padres.

Impact It's the first day off of the season for d'Arnaud, who had hit cleanup out of the DH spot in four consecutive games. Marcell Ozuna will DH and bat eighth Friday versus the Padres and right-hander Nick Martinez. Sean Murphy is catching and hitting fifth.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting cleanup again Thursday D'Arnaud will DH and bat cleanup Thursday night against the Padres.

Impact It's the fourth straight start out of the No. 4 spot in the order for d'Arnaud, who has gone 10-for-26 (.385) with an .885 OPS through six total games this season. He'll likely continue to get everyday playing time -- whether at DH or catcher -- while he's carrying such a hot bat. Sean Murphy is behind the plate and hitting sixth Thursday versus the Padres and left-hander Blake Snell.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps raking Tuesday D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Atlanta manager Brian Snikter has had little choice but to make d'Arnaud an everyday player in the early going, as the veteran catcher has hits in five straight games while batting .455 (10-for-22) with three doubles, three runs and four RBI. The 34-year-old will need some rest eventually, whether he cools down at the plate or not, but he's started three of his five games at DH so far and should see consistent playing time at the position even as Sean Murphy handles the majority of the start behind the plate.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start at cleanup D'Arnaud will DH and bat cleanup for Atlanta on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Impact It's the second straight start out of the cleanup spot for d'Arnaud, who has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles and four RBI through four games while shifting between DH and catching duties. Sean Murphy is behind the plate and hitting seventh Tuesday versus the Cardinals and left-hander Steven Matz.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making fourth straight start D'Arnaud is starting at catcher and batting cleanup for Atlanta's game Monday versus the Cardinals.

Impact D'Arnaud is doubling up Sean Murphy in regards to playing time in the early going, making two starts at catcher and two at designated hitter while Murphy has started just twice behind the plate. It's a playing time breakdown not likely to continue, as manager Brian Snitker seemingly is just riding d'Arnaud while he's off to a 6-for-13 start.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves play the Nationals after d'Arnaud's 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves play the Washington Nationals after Travis d'Arnaud's four-hit game on Thursday

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers four hits in opener D'Arnaud went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Atlanta's season-opening victory Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Serving as the DH and batting eighth, d'Arnaud rattled off three singles and a double to help Atlanta turn the lineup over versus Patrick Corbin and the Nats' bullpen. The 34-year-old won't be called on to catch as much in 2023 behind newcomer Sean Murphy, but he should get regular looks out of the designated hitter role -- especially versus lefties.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2

The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg with the help of four hits by Travis d'Arnaud and beat the Washington Natio...

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serving as DH in opener D'Arnaud is in the designated hitter spot and batting eighth for Atlanta on Thursday versus the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sean Murphy will catch Max Fried, but d'Arnaud still managed to find his way into the batting order. It could be a fairly common occurrence versus lefties, with Marcell Ozuna playing the outfield and Eddie Rosario sitting.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB World Series title futures that offer value, plus a long shot

Edward Egros, aka The Professor, dives into MLB World Series odds and gives us his best value bets and long shots to win this year's Fall Cl...

MARCH 29, 2023

NL East Preview: Braves, Phillies, Mets to duke it out again

The National League East made a strong argument as the majors’ toughest division in 2022 and lines up as perhaps even better this season

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still finding way at plate D'Arnaud went 0-for-3 in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact The veteran catcher has gone just 3-for-17 (.176) this spring with only one extra-base hit, a double, but his 1:2 BB:K shows there's little cause for concern. The offseason addition of Sean Murphy pushes d'Arnaud into a backup role this year, but he should also see some action at DH after slugging 18 homers and posting a .791 OPS over 107 games in 2022, especially if Marcell Ozuna's struggles continue.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the best 24 catchers of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best catchers? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for the toughest position in baseball.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Why the Braves acquired a top-five catcher when they already had one

The Braves already had two All-Star catchers on their roster. So why did they trade for A's star Sean Murphy? It's all about the knees.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Sean Murphy trade fallout: Braves get cornerstone catcher, while A's continue rebuilding

The first blockbuster trade of the winter saw the Braves upgrade their catching position while sending out a slew of young players in a thre...

DECEMBER 13, 2022

2022 MLB Playoffs: Braves win Game 2 pitchers' duel to even NLDS

The Braves won a Game 2 pitchers' duel behind Kyle Wright's strong outing and some timely hitting against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar writes...

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDS

Kyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 MLB Playoffs: Phillies strike first, hold on to take Game 1 from Braves

The Phillies scored early and survived a late rally from the Braves to take Game 1 of their NLDS in Atlanta, Jake Mintz writes.

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Braves sign rookie P Strider to $75 million, 6-year contract

The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits for finale D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact D'Arnaud started the last six games and hit .182 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI and seven strikeouts, but he'll get a day off during Wednesday's regular-season finale. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves sweep to take NL East lead; Mets look unprepared for playoffs

The Mets limped through the most important series of their season, all but ceding the division to the Braves. Can they regroup for the playo...

OCTOBER 3, 2022