Overview
- The Athletics obtained Jonah Heim from the Braves for cash Monday night in a trade between first-place clubs.
- Atlanta had designated Heim for assignment to clear a spot for Sean Murphy, who came off the injured list and started Monday.
- The Braves also have 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin producing at the plate, reducing their need for another veteran catcher.
- Heim heads to a team led by primary catcher Shea Langeliers, who is on paternity leave as Austin Wynns holds the backup job.
- The 30-year-old switch-hitter hit .231 with one homer and eight RBIs in 12 games for Atlanta and previously earned All-Star and Gold Glove honors with Texas in 2023 after debuting with the A's in 2020.