Braves Trade Heim to Athletics for Cash

The trade comes as catcher Sean Murphy is ready to return from the injured list, leaving Heim as the odd man out from the Braves' 26-man roster. Despite Heim's solid performance as a backup to Drake Baldwin (.231/.311/.410 across 45 plate appearances), the Braves needed roster space due to injuries in the outfield. milkshakeslot.lat

The Braves had discussed potentially carrying three catchers, but with Baldwin and Murphy expected to play nearly every day, the team had no choice but to part ways with the veteran. In case of injuries to Baldwin or Murphy in the coming weeks, the club is likely to call up Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett to serve as the backup catcher.