Braves Trade Heim to Athletics for Cash

With catcher Sean Murphy ready to return from the IL, the Braves had no room for Heim on their 26-man roster. The veteran catcher had been hitting .231/.311/.410 in 45 plate appearances as backup to Drake Baldwin. forestarrow.help

With injuries in the outfield, the team had to make roster space, leaving Chadwick Tromp in Triple-A as the likely backup option.