Murphy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The backstop went back-to-back with Matt Olson in the second inning off Garrett Crochet. It was Murphy's eighth homer in 28 contests this season but his first long ball since April 26, snapping a 12-game drought. With Drake Baldwin surging, Murphy may need to pick up the pace at the plate to avoid losing even more playing time to the rookie.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will take a seat for the day game after he went 0-for-3 while catching eight innings of Wednesday's 5-4 loss. Drake Baldwin will fill in for Murphy behind the dish Thursday, and manager Brian Snitker suggested Tuesday that the rookie backstop could work his way into a timeshare behind the dish, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. Murphy has produced a strong .819 OPS over 27 games this season, but Baldwin has performed even better over a similar sample, slashing .338/.390/.563 across 77 plate appearances.

Murphy is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy started at catcher in the series opener Monday but will get a breather in this one. Drake Baldwin is behind the plate and batting fifth for Atlanta.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Drake Baldwin will get the nod behind the plate while Murphy rests for the day game. Since the beginning of May, Murphy has gone 4-for-26 with a 3:10 BB:K. His ongoing slump could compel Atlanta manager Brian Snitker to turn the catcher spot into more of a timeshare between Murphy and Baldwin, who owns an .808 OPS on the season.

Murphy is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

For a sixth series in a row, Murphy will have started the first two games before giving way to Drake Baldwin in the third contest. Baldwin will step in behind the plate and bat eighth Wednesday.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

It's likely a standard rest day for Murphy after he went 0-for-9 with three strikeouts across the first two games of the series versus Los Angeles. Drake Baldwin will take over behind the plate to catch for Bryce Elder on Sunday.

Murphy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

After catching each of the first two games of the series, Murphy will begin Wednesday's finale on the bench. Drake Baldwin is behind the dish and batting seventh as Atlanta goes for the sweep.

Murphy is not in Atlanta's starting lineup against Arizona on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy started in the first two games of the series, going 2-for-6 with two runs scored and a solo homer. He'll get a breather for Sunday's series finale while Drake Baldwin gets the start behind home plate and bats eighth against Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt.

Murphy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 8-7 extra-inning win over Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has three homers over his last five games, a span in which he has gone 4-for-15 (.267). The catcher went deep off Merrill Kelly in the second inning of this contest. Murphy is at a .220/.350/.660 slash line with seven homers, 13 RBI, nine runs scored and a double over 15 games this season. He has been Atlanta's primary catcher since early April after recovering from fractured rib, though any drop in performance by Murphy could open the door for prospect Drake Baldwin to seize more playing time.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy caught both of the first two games of the series but will receive a day off for Wednesday's matinee. Drake Baldwin will start behind the plate and bat sixth for Atlanta.