Braves Add Ex-Rangers World Series Champion Catcher: Report
Summary
The Atlanta Braves have added catcher Jonah Heim, a former World Series champion with the Texas Rangers, to their roster ahead of spring training. Heim will start as a backup catcher for the Braves due to Sean Murphy's recovery from hip surgery.Key Facts
- The Atlanta Braves signed Jonah Heim, a former Texas Rangers catcher, to a one-year major league contract.
- Heim was part of the Rangers' 2023 World Series-winning team.
- He had a notable 2023 season with a 106 OPS+ and received a Gold Glove award.
- Heim's OPS+ dropped to 76 over the following two seasons, leading the Rangers to release him.
- Sean Murphy, the Braves' primary catcher, is recovering from hip surgery, prompting the addition of Heim.
- Heim will begin the regular season as a backup to Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin.
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