{"id":962,"date":"2026-05-23T16:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T15:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=962"},"modified":"2026-05-23T16:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T15:36:14","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-the-braves-moved-fast-after-disaster-struck-their-roster-%f0%9f%98%b3%e2%9a%be-after-concerns-surrounding-drake-baldwins-injury-the-atlanta-braves-officially-claimed-catcher-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=962","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 THE BRAVES MOVED FAST AFTER DISASTER STRUCK THEIR ROSTER. \ud83d\ude33\u26be After concerns surrounding Drake Baldwin\u2019s injury, the Atlanta Braves officially claimed catcher Maverick Handley off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles in a sudden move that immediately grabbed attention across baseball. The decision signals Atlanta is wasting absolutely no time reinforcing depth behind the plate as the pressure of the season continues building. 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The Braves confirmed that Handley will initially report to Triple-A Gwinnett as the franchise continues evaluating its catching depth moving forward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1194\">\u201cThe Braves today claimed C Maverick Handley off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett,\u201d the organization announced on social media. \u201cTo make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred RHP <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hurston Waldrep<\/span><\/span> to the 60-day injured list.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1397\">While the roster move itself may not generate national headlines, the real concern inside Atlanta revolves around Baldwin\u2019s absence and what it could mean for a team already struggling to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1479\">The young catcher has been one of the brightest surprises of the Braves\u2019 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1821\">Before suffering the injury, Baldwin was putting together a breakout campaign worthy of Rookie of the Year conversations, posting a remarkable .303 batting average alongside 13 home runs and 38 RBIs. More importantly, he had become one of the most consistent hitters in Atlanta\u2019s lineup during a season filled with instability and injuries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1884\">That is exactly why this latest setback feels so significant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2175\">Baldwin last appeared during Atlanta\u2019s brutal 12-0 loss earlier this week before being removed from the game in the sixth inning after experiencing discomfort. According to acting manager <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Walt Weiss<\/span><\/span>, the issue appeared to worsen following Baldwin\u2019s final at-bat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2344\">\u201cHe felt a little more after the last at-bat,\u201d Weiss explained. \u201cI took him out of the game after that one. Obliques are obliques, and they\u2019re never fun to deal with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2396\">Those words alone are enough to worry Braves fans.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2396\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Braves-Drake-Baldwin.jpg\" alt=\"Braves claim Orioles catcher off waivers after Drake Baldwin injury\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2663\">Oblique injuries are notoriously unpredictable in Major League Baseball, especially for hitters. Even minor strains can linger for weeks and significantly impact swing mechanics, rotational strength, and overall power production long after players return to action.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2795\">For a young player like Baldwin, whose offensive explosion has become critical to Atlanta\u2019s lineup, the timing could not be worse.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"3135\">The Braves have already spent much of the season trying to survive a growing injury list involving several key contributors across the roster. And while the recent return of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr.<\/span><\/span> provides a major emotional and offensive boost for the organization, losing Baldwin still leaves a massive hole in the lineup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3222\">Weiss openly acknowledged that reality while discussing the team\u2019s current situation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3423\">\u201cEveryone deals with this,\u201d Weiss said. \u201cIt\u2019s part of a major league season. Virtually every team is going to deal with their fair share of injuries. It\u2019s tough when it happens to your best players.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3528\">He then delivered perhaps the clearest indication yet of how highly the Braves view Baldwin internally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3784\">\u201cI guess, if there is a silver lining, we replace Baldwin with a guy like Ronald Acu\u00f1a,\u201d Weiss continued. \u201cNot many teams get to do that. That\u2019s the good news there. But truth be told \u2014 we\u2019re losing arguably our best hitter. Drake has been unbelievable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3817\">That statement says everything.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3994\">For a Braves organization loaded with star power, describing a rookie catcher as \u201carguably our best hitter\u201d highlights just how important Baldwin had become before the injury.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4053\">Fans across baseball have taken notice of his rapid rise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4377\">Originally viewed as part of Atlanta\u2019s long-term future, Baldwin has accelerated expectations almost immediately with his mature plate discipline, consistent contact ability, and growing power production. His emergence helped stabilize stretches of the season when injuries threatened to derail Atlanta\u2019s offense entirely.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4530\">Now the Braves face the difficult challenge of replacing not only his production, but also his growing presence inside the clubhouse and batting order.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4828\">Meanwhile, the addition of Maverick Handley gives Atlanta extra organizational depth behind the plate, though expectations remain measured. Handley has spent most of his professional career developing within Baltimore\u2019s system and is viewed more as a depth acquisition than an immediate solution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4830\" data-end=\"5014\">Still, with injuries continuing to pile up, the Braves clearly understand the importance of strengthening every possible area of roster depth entering the middle stretch of the season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5092\">The bigger question now centers entirely around Baldwin\u2019s recovery timeline.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5422\">At this stage, the organization has not announced how long he is expected to remain sidelined, and oblique injuries often require cautious treatment to avoid aggravation or re-injury. Atlanta\u2019s medical staff will likely prioritize long-term health over rushing one of the franchise\u2019s most promising young stars back too quickly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5625\">That cautious approach may frustrate fans eager to see Baldwin return immediately, but the Braves know how valuable he could become not only this season, but for the future of the organization as well.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5627\" data-end=\"5662\">One thing already feels undeniable:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5664\" data-end=\"5705\">Atlanta\u2019s injury battle is far from over.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5707\" data-end=\"5856\">And after Drake Baldwin\u2019s breakout season suddenly hit a painful pause, the Braves are once again being forced to prove how resilient they truly are.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5858\" data-end=\"5965\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">#AtlantaBraves #DrakeBaldwin #MLB #RonaldAcu\u00f1aJr #BravesCountry #BaseballNews #MLBInjuries #MaverickHandley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom) R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars min-h-(--gutter-remaining-height,0px) group-data-stream-active\/scroll-root:h-[calc(var(--thread-response-height)-16*var(--spacing))]\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ATLANTA BRAVES HIT WITH MAJOR BLOW AS DRAKE BALDWIN INJURY FORCES EMERGENCY ROSTER MOVE The Atlanta Braves have been battling injuries all season long, but the latest&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":967,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8 THE BRAVES MOVED FAST AFTER DISASTER STRUCK THEIR ROSTER. \ud83d\ude33\u26be After concerns surrounding Drake Baldwin\u2019s injury, the Atlanta Braves officially claimed catcher Maverick Handley off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles in a sudden move that immediately grabbed attention across baseball. 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