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Begins throwing program Murphy (elbow) began a throwing program last week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Murphy had Tommy John surgery in April and has finally been cleared to begin throwing again. The left-hander is sure to begin next season on the injured list -- perhaps the 60-day IL -- but will hope to contribute out of Boston's bullpen eventually.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors Murphy was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The Red Sox are swapping out Brandon Walter in favor of Murphy heading into Friday's weekend series in Toronto. Murphy is stretched out to provide the bullpen with some length.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact Murphy covered four innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers, and with that kind of workload presumably making him unavailable for at least a couple days, the Red Sox decided to remove him from the roster and replace him with fellow reliever Kyle Barraclough, who was called up from Triple-A. Now that he's back with Worcester, Murphy should slide back into the rotation.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Chris Murphy's pitches | 08/27/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Chris Murphy's pitches

AUGUST 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Makes return to Boston bullpen The Red Sox recalled Murphy from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll provide Boston with another left-handed option capable of covering multiple innings out of the bullpen for at least the next week after fellow lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday. Murphy was optioned to Triple-A following Monday's loss to the Astros but hadn't made any appearances for Worcester since the demotion.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Triple-A Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following Monday's game against the Astros, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Murphy allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out four over four innings during the back end of Monday's 9-4 loss as his struggles continued. He's now given up 11 runs over his last four appearances (10.1 innings) and will head to the minors to gain back his confidence. Boston recalled Wilyer Abreau in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three-inning save Murphy issued two walks over three shutout frames Friday, striking out four and earning a save over Detroit.

Impact Murphy fired three no-hit innings to finish off the 5-2 win. It was an impressive rebound after he was tagged with six runs against Toronto in his last appearance. Murphy lowered his ERA to 2.94 with a 34:15 K:BB through 33.2 frames.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in defeat Murphy (1-1) took the loss in Sunday's 13-1 loss against the Blue Jays. He allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three over 2.1 innings.

Impact Murphy entered in the second inning as the bulk reliever but couldn't contain a hot Blue Jays offense. The six runs allowed were one more than Murphy had allowed in his previous 28.1 innings coming into the contest. Murphy is likely to continue to serve in a role working behind an opener moving forward.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be busy Sunday Murphy is expected to work as the primary pitcher in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact It appeared Murphy would soak up a few innings in Saturday's contest, but he was not one of the six pitchers who wound up taking the mound, so he will likely be busy Sunday instead.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handling bulk role Manager Alex Cora said Murphy is likely to serve as Boston's primary pitcher Saturday against Toronto, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact John Schreiber will operate as the Red Sox's opener Saturday, and Murphy is poised to work in the bulk role behind him. The 25-year-old righty allowed an unearned run across 3.1 innings last time out against San Francisco and has a 1.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB over 28.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Chris Murphy's pitches | 07/30/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Chris Murphy's pitches

JULY 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Fills bulk-relief role Sunday Murphy allowed an unearned run on four hits and struck out one without walking a batter over 3.1 innings Sunday versus the Giants. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Murphy was ultimately the bulk reliever in the Red Sox's bullpen game, rather than Nick Pivetta. The 25-year-old Murphy didn't enter the game until the fourth inning, but he still delivered solid pitching, though he was never in line for the win. The southpaw is now at a 1.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB over 28.1 innings through nine relief appearances in the majors this season. Boston's rotation remains something of an enigma to project, but Murphy should be next be available for a bulk-relief outing over the upcoming weekend series at home versus the Blue Jays.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Murphy helping hold Red Sox rotation together, except he's doing it from the bullpen Murphy has held the Red Sox rotation together, it's almost time to make a choice at second base and more.

JULY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns first win Murphy (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and two walks over 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out three and picking up a win against the Mets.

Impact Murphy took on a bulk reliever role following Brennan Bernadino's 1.2 shutout frames to open the game. Murphy didn't allow a run until the sixth inning. The 25-year-old southpaw snagged his first career win while lowering his ERA to 1.80 through 25 career MLB innings.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to work bulk relief Sunday Murphy is expected to be deployed as a bulk reliever behind opener Brennan Bernardino in Sunday's game against the Mets at Fenway Park, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republi...

Impact Heading into the weekend, Nick Pivetta looked like the top candidate to work in bulk relief Sunday after he struck out 13 over six innings out of the bullpen Monday against Oakland. However, after Pivetta tossed a 15-pitch scoreless inning in Saturday's win, he still projects to be available Sunday but probably won't be asked to cover more than inning or two. With that in mind, Murphy -- who last pitched Tuesday and covered 4.2 scoreless frames -- profiles as the Boston pitcher likely to work the longest behind Bernardino, who isn't expected to work more than once through the order, if that. Murphy could thus make for an under-the-radar streaming option in deep leagues for fantasy managers hoping to scoop up a cheap win.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Murphy strikes out six | 07/18/2023 Chris Murphy strikes out six and allows just two hits in 4 2/3 innings of solid relief work vs. the A's

JULY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Does well in bulk-relief role Murphy allowed two hits and a walk while striking out six over 4.2 scoreless innings, taking a no-decision versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Opener Joe Jacques gave up all three runs on home runs in the second inning before Murphy entered for a bulk-relief assignment. While the deficit didn't get any worse, the Red Sox were unable to generate any support for Murphy. The southpaw has held his own as a multi-inning reliever this season, posting a 1.69 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 21.1 innings through seven appearances. With three off days between now and the end of July, the Red Sox will likely be able to get by with their three starters and Nick Pivetta working in a bulk role for a while, so Murphy may be limited to mop-up duty.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to work multiple innings Murphy will work as the bulk reliever Sunday against the Athletics, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Murphy worked 3.2 innings in bulk relief Tuesday and allowed only one run against the Rangers. He'll follow Tayler Scott on Sunday and should have the chance to earn the win if he can pitch effectively once again.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deployed in bulk relief Tuesday Murphy tossed 3.2 innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers, giving up one run on five hits and one walk while striking out one.

Impact Lefty Brennan Berrnardino drew the start and covered 1.1 innings before the Red Sox turned the game over to five relievers to record the final 23 outs. Murphy ended up serving as the de facto bulk reliever, as none of Boston's other four bullpen arms notched more than four outs. Due to the depleted state of their rotation, the Red Sox don't have any obvious starting candidates for games Saturday or Sunday versus the Athletics, so there's a good chance that Murphy is called upon to cover multiple innings in one of those contests.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two innings in loss Murphy allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over two innings in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Murphy pitched the eighth and ninth innings of what was a bullpen game for the Red Sox. The former starter has showed promise as a bulk reliever since transitioning to the bullpen in the minors at the beginning of the month. The Red Sox are rolling with three healthy starters and expect James Paxton (knee) to start Friday. Beyond that, the fifth spot in the rotation may be what was on display Wednesday, a combination of long relievers that features Murphy and Nick Pivetta. Both Tanner Houck (face) and Chris Sale (shoulder) are on the injured list.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox recall infielder Bobby Dalbec and left-hander Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester

The Boston Red Sox have recalled infielder Bobby Dalbec and left-hander Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester

JUNE 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be bulk option Wednesday Murphy, who was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, could serve as the primary pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Marlins and will work as a long reliever going forwar...

Impact The Red Sox only have four healthy starters, and the next open spot in the rotation comes up Wednesday. In the meantime Murphy could pitch this weekend, but his most likely path to fantasy value is as the pitcher of record in the bullpen game next week against the Marlins. Murphy has shaky numbers on the season, but he struck out nine over seven scoreless innings across his three most recent appearances at Triple-A.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Murphy will return to Worcester after he was called up Thursday, failing to appear in the team's 6-0 loss to the Twins. The left-hander was expected to appear in Wednesday's upcoming matchup with the Marlins and it's unclear if that's still the case. The 25-year-old has tossed six scoreless innings with the Red Sox in 2023, allowing three hits while walking a batter and striking out eight others.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could pitch every fifth game Murphy will likely take on a multi-inning role next Wednesday against the Marlins, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Boston's starting rotation is in flux following an injury to Tanner Houck (face), who joins Chris Sale (shoulder) on the injured list. The Red Sox have two days off over the next 11 days and could roll with a four-man rotation, but the team plans to give its starters more rest and keep a five-man group without naming a direct replacement for Houck. That means every fifth start could be a bullpen game, featuring Murphy, who has been dominant since transitioning from starter to reliever. It's unclear which other relievers would be part of those bullpen games, and it likely hinges on bullpen usage during games leading up to the fifth turn of the rotation.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newly recalled Chris Murphy reflects on Fenway debut, what's worked for him out of the bullpen Chris Murphy hasn't given up an earned run out of the bullpen for the WooSox or Red Sox this season.

JUNE 23, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

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Boston Red Sox recall infielder Bobby Dalbec and left-hander Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester