ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 05: Sean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves breaks his bat as he fouls off a ball in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 05, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 04: Sean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after a two-run home run in the fourth inning against Kyle Hendricks of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the Yankees in New York.
They are looking to avoid a three-game sweep.
The Braves most recently lost Saturday’s game by a score of 5-4.
Sean Murphy was not in the lineup for Saturday’s loss.
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Atlanta Braves Announce Sean Murphy Decision
GettySean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves breaks his bat as he fouls off a ball in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 05, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
For Sunday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “ATL Braves Lineup 08/09 1. Drake Baldwin C 2. Ronald Acuna Jr. RF 3. Matt Olson 1B 4. Michael Harris II CF 5. Ozzie Albies 2B 6. Dominic Smith DH 7. Mike Yastrzemski LF 8. Austin Riley 3B 9. Jim Jarvis SS”
Murphy remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday.
The 31-year-old is in the middle of his fourth season playing for the Braves.
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He recently returned from injury.
Right now, Murphy is batting .091 with two hits and one run in six games this season.
Social Media Reacts To Murphy Being Out Of Lineup
GettySean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after a two-run home run in the fourth inning against Kyle Hendricks of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
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