Atlanta Braves dream lineup after trading for Sean Murphy

Sep 6, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 25: Catcher Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics looks on from home plate during the game against the New York Yankees at RingCentral Coliseum on August 25, 2022 in Oakland, California. Braves (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

The Atlanta Braves completely changed the look of their catching corps in a three-team trade that brought Oakland A’s catcher Sean Murphy to Atlanta. How does that trade impact the Braves lineup?

With Oakland catcher Sean Murphy being one of the hottest names on the MLB trade market since the offseason began, it was a bit of a surprise when the Atlanta Braves outbid other teams to win Murphy’s services. Atlanta’s catching department already looked set for 2023 with Travis d’Arnaud, William Contreras, and Manny Pina. However, after the swap, another key piece from the A’s (Murphy) ended up in Atlanta (joining first baseman Matt Olson, who came over in a trade last offseason) while Contreras is now with the Milwaukee Brewers and Pina will begin a new chapter in Oakland.

You can read all about the trade, as well as which teams may have made out the best in it, by clicking here.

The trade not only changed the Atlanta lineup, but also the plans for plenty of other teams this offseason. It also kept up what has been an offseason of building for teams in the National League East, with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies making big and costly splashes as well.

So what does the Atlanta lineup look like for next season with Olson behind the plate? Let’s take a look.