Sean Murphy heading to Braves (source)

The A’s are sending catcher Sean Murphy to the Braves, a supply informed MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. After a number of groups confirmed curiosity within the 2021 Gold Glove-winning backstop, Atlanta got here out on prime so as to add one other catcher to its roster.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the transfer, and a supply informed MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos that will probably be a three-team deal additionally involving the Brewers. Milwaukee is reportedly touchdown catcher William Contreras, per Passan.

Murphy slugged .426 with 18 residence runs in 2022, with 66 RBIs and a 120 OPS+ and got here in fourth in AL Rookie of the Year voting within the shortened 2020 season. The 28-year-old is arbitration eligible in 2023 and is about totally free company after the 2025 season.

Neither Oakland nor Atlanta have confirmed the deal, and the return for the A’s shouldn’t be but clear.