Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin addressed how he feels about potentially beginning the season as the team's starter behind the plate.

W ell the talk of Braves Country has understandably become top prospect Drake Baldwin, as Sean Murphy is expected to at least miss the start of the season. The catcher spot had al

The Braves said the timetable is four to six weeks for Murphy’s return. A year ago, Murphy strained his oblique on Opening Day and missed two months. D’Arnaud stepped back into the primary role with Tromp as his backup while Murphy was out. Baldwin was in Double A at the time.

Braves' top prospect Drake Baldwin is making his case for the starting catcher role, earning high praise from Cy Young winner Chris Sale.

It’s been a long time since the Braves had an extended problem at catcher. Drake Baldwin is coming to make sure that there are no problems while Sean Murphy is out.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has suffered a fractured left rib that will sideline him for at least the next month, according to MLB.com. Murphy, in turn, will be unavailable when the Braves open their schedule on March 27 against the San Diego Padres.

MLB.com released it's top 30 prospects for each team this week and features a shuffle of current prospects with the addition of recently signed international talent