After a brief stint on the injured list, Sean Murphy is back where he belongs—behind the plate for the Atlanta Braves. The catcher was officially reinstated from the IL following a productive rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers, leading the club to designate Jonah Heim for assignment.

Murphy didn't waste any time proving he's ready for a return. During his time with the Stripers, he racked up 8 hits, drove in 4 runs, and posted an impressive .824 OPS. Those numbers gave the Braves' coaching staff all the confidence they needed to slot him back into the lineup for the team's road trip to Seattle.

He won't be the only familiar face making a comeback. Mike Yastrzemski is also rejoining the starting nine, taking over left field duties while Eli White patrols right. One notable absence? Dominic Smith won't be in the outfield for today's game, raising a few eyebrows among fans. Still, all eyes will be on how this reshuffled group gels with Murphy back in the mix.

The Braves are set to face Mariners starter Logan Gilbert, a pitcher they've seen before. Ozzie Albies, in particular, has feasted on the right-hander, boasting a staggering 1.100 on-base percentage against him. Gilbert has struggled with hittable pitches early this season, and Atlanta's lineup could be poised to take advantage.

Coming off a sweep, the Braves currently own the best win percentage in Major League Baseball. They'll look to keep that momentum rolling as right-hander Ritchie takes the mound in his home state. First pitch is set for 9:40 PM EDT in Seattle—don't miss it.