Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Drake Baldwin, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a strained right oblique muscle. Baldwin was having an MVP-caliber season through 48 games, hitting .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs and a 160 wRC+ (8th among qualified hitters). The injury occurred during Monday's game against Miami. No definitive timetable for return has been provided, though oblique injuries typically sideline players for multiple weeks. This is a significant blow to the Braves' offense, as Baldwin had appeared in every game and served as both catcher and designated hitter.
Strengths
- + MVP-caliber offensive production (.303/.389/.543 slash line)
- + 13 home runs in just 216 plate appearances
- + 160 wRC+ ranking 8th among all qualified hitters
- + Reigning NL Rookie of the Year
- + Exceptional bat-to-ball skills, leading majors with 17 hits on pitches outside strike zone
- + Top 15% in hard-hit rate
- + Versatile player (catcher and DH)
- + Perfect attendance record (appeared in every game)
Weaknesses
- - Strained right oblique muscle requiring IL placement
- - No definitive timetable for return
- - Oblique injuries typically multi-week injuries (similar case: Mookie Betts missed 5 weeks)
- - Braves already dealing with multiple injuries (Sean Murphy fractured finger, Ronald Acuña hamstring)
- - Significant drop-off in offensive production from backup catchers (Sandy León, Chadwick Tromp)
Injury Status: IL-10
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Alberto Baldonado is a rp for the St Louis Cardinals.
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