Brian Snitker shared after Saturday’s victory over the Phillies that Sean Murphy had been diagnosed with a grade 1 left oblique strain. This is essentially the best case scenario for an oblique injury, avoiding any more severe of a strain or even a tear. There was understandable concern when Murphy departed Friday’s season opener with what seemed like an oblique injury.
#Braves’ Sean Murphy has a grade 1 left-oblique strain, MRI today showed. That’s best possible scenario, Brian Snitker said. No tear or higher-grade strain.
— David O’Brien (@DOBrienATL) March 30, 2024
According to MLB.com’s glossary, the average recovery time for hitters with a grade 1 oblique strain is just under a month, but there can be a wide range of variance in recovering from the injury. With the Braves possessing the quality of depth at the position, with a high quality player like Travis d’Arnaud, and in terms of overall offensive firepower, Murphy likely won’t be rushed back. This is especially true as oblique injuries can be tricky. We’ll hope for a smooth recovery process for Sean.
