One of MLB’s biggest breakouts is about to have his season temporarily halted. Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was placed on the injured list Tuesday due to an oblique strain, the team announced.
Baldwin, 25, was in the midst of an excellent season. Through 48 games, he was hitting .303/.389/.543, with 13 home runs. The team called up catcher Chadwick Tromp to serve as Baldwin’s replacement.
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