Drake Baldwin ended up being a late scratch from a spring training game due to dealing with a “reaction.” The Atlanta Braves didn’t specify what the allergy was, so we were all left to commiserate with Baldwin during his allergy woes and wonder what it could’ve been that knocked him down on that particular day.

Shift explains why Atlanta Braves’ top prospect Drake Baldwin needs to be the teams’ starting catcher while Sean Murphy is out due to a cracked rib instead of Chadwick Tromp.

In an unexpected pregame development, Drake Baldwin was scratched from today’s lineup as a precaution due to an allergic reaction. While the severity of Baldwin’s condition remains unclear, the team opted to take no risks, prioritizing his health and well-being.

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.