The Atlanta Braves are closer to adding a couple of important pieces in the coming weeks. It's hard to fathom this team getting any better. They're already one of the best teams in baseball without some of their top arms and offensive pieces.
However, that is exactly what will happen when Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim return to the roster. Those are two incredibly valuable players who will boost the team immediately.
Here's what the Atlanta Braves lineup could look like with Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim back in the fold
Murph is close to returning, and the team feels he's ready to be behind the plate, but they want him to have a few more at-bats with Triple-A Gwinnett before returning him to the roster. So, it feels like he's only a week or two away from that happening.
Updates via Walt Weiss:
— Chad Bishop (@MrChadBishop) April 28, 2026
• Strider’s next starts will be with the Braves (possibly in Colorado)
• Waldrep should start throwing next week
• Iglesias has resumed throwing
• Murphy also likely to return to the club soon
Kim was set to begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, that game was rained out. The Braves have mentioned that this will be treated like spring training for their shortstop. That means he's probably a month away from being able to help the team at the big league level.
These are wonderful updates, and it allows the team to make the lineup even more dangerous. Let's see what a potential lineup would be when they both return.
1. Ronald Acuña Jr. RF
2. Drake Baldwin DH
3. Matt Olson 1B
4. Ozzie Albies 2B
5. Austin Riley 3B
6. Michael Harris II CF
7. Ha-Seong Kim SS
8. Sean Murphy C
9. Mike Yastrzemski LF
Adding those two into the mix allows the Braves to extend an already dangerous lineup. This also beefs up the bench by allowing Dubon to move into the utility role he was initially intended for.
That gives Walt Weiss a lot more flexibility and allows him to play matchups. Dubon could play the outfield on days a lefty is on the mound. The bench could consist of Dubon, Dominic Smith, Jorge Mateo, and Eli White.
It certainly makes things easier when you have dependable bench options. Couple that with the fact that Atlanta will add Spencer Strider back to the rotation soon, and the Braves are about to be in an even better place. So, the rest of baseball better be prepared.
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