PENN MURFEE NEWS

Fans two in spring debut Murfee (elbow) recorded two strikeouts in a scoreless inning during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rangers.

Impact Murfee has been given a clean bill of health after recovering from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the 2024 season. He looked sharp in his spring debut, though the team will presumably monitor the right-hander closely throughout camp given his previous injury. Murfee should have a chance to earn a high-leverage role with the White Sox heading into the 2025 campaign.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration The White Sox and Murfee (elbow) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $780,000 contract Thursday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact Murfee was a waiver claim of the White Sox earlier this offseason after missing all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. He had to be pulled off a rehab assignment with elbow soreness but was throwing again by the end of the season, so the hope is he enters spring training healthy.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by White Sox The White Sox claimed Murfee (elbow) off waivers from the Astros on Monday.

Impact Murfee had Tommy John surgery in July of 2023 and was pulled off his rehab assignment in 2024 after just one appearance due to elbow soreness, although he was facing hitters again by the end of the season. The 30-year-old posted a 2.70 ERA and 92:28 K:BB over 83.1 innings with the Mariners from 2022-23, so it could be a sneaky waiver claim by the White Sox if Murfee can stay healthy.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Murfee (elbow) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Murfee was pulled off his rehab assignment nearly a month ago after reporting soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow, and he's now worked his way back to facing live hitters. It remains unclear how far away he is from a return to the active roster, though it's worth noting he hasn't yet been ruled out from making another appearance in the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled off assignment The Astros pulled Murfee off his rehab assignment Thursday due to discomfort in his right elbow, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murfee initially reported soreness after making a rehab outing with Single-A Fayetteville last week. The Astros then made the decision to shut him down for a few days, but the 30-year-old's no-throw period will now be extended indefinitely after his elbow failed to show improvement. There is no telling at this point when he'll be able to pitch for the Astros again.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Feels sore, set for brief shutdown Murfee experienced soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow following his rehab appearance with Single-A Fayetteville on Thursday and will be held back from throwing for ano...

Impact The Astros haven't pulled Murfee off his rehab assignment, but it's possible he doesn't make his next appearance until later this week or next week while he waits for the soreness to fully subside. In his first outing since undergoing Tommy John surgery last July, Murfee gave up four earned runs on three hits and one walk while retiring just one batter in his 19-pitch appearance with Fayetteville.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Murfee (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Fayetteville on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murfee has been on the shelf all season while recovering from July 2023 Tommy John surgery, but he's now ready to advance to the final phase of the rehab process after he tossed 25 pitches in a live batting practice session earlier this week. The right-hander is expected to require a handful of appearances in the minors before returning from the 60-day injured list and settling into a spot in the Houston bullpen, likely at some point in September.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Faces hitters Monday Murfee (elbow) tossed 25 pitches in live batting practice at the Astros' spring training facility in Florida on Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Throwing live BP represents another milestone in the recovery process for Murfee, who underwent surgery last July to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow. The Astros could have him throw a couple more live BP sessions before he heads out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Murfee could be an option for the Houston bullpen in late August or early September.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses bullpen session Murfee (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday in Oakland, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murfee has been slowly working his way back all season from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last July. Manager Joe Espada said that the right-hander could throw one more bullpen session before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. Murfee will likely need to make a series of appearances while on his rehab assignment, but if all goes well, he could make his return to the major-league roster at some point in mid-to-late August.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing full bullpen sessions Murfee (elbow) resumed throwing bullpen sessions off a full mound June 21, MLB.com reports.

Impact Murfee had previously been limited to throwing off the slope of the mound, but he's since taken a step forward in his recovery last July's Tommy John surgery by tossing pitches atop the bump. He had been limited to throwing fastballs during his initial bullpen sessions, but it's possible he's been able to incorporate more breaking pitches in the month since being cleared for mound work. Murfee could be cleared to face hitters at some point shortly after the All-Star break and still has a chance at returning from the 60-day injured list later in the second half of the season.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Atlanta Murfee (elbow) signed a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract with Atlanta on Wednesday.

Impact After being claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Nov. 14 and non-tendered by the team three days later, Murfee will officially remain with Atlanta for the 2024 campaign. Murfee holds a 2.70 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in his career across 83.1 big-league innings, though a surgery in June to repair a torn UCL puts him at risk of missing the entire 2024 campaign.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market Murfee (elbow) was non-tendered by Atlanta on Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Murfee underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in June, so he could miss most or all of the 2024 season. The 29-year-old righty logged a 1.29 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 14 innings for Seattle and was claimed by multiple teams this offseason before getting cut loose Friday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Mets The Mets claimed Murfee (elbow) off waivers from the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Murfee required surgery in July to repair the UCL in his right elbow and will likely miss at least the first half of the 2024 season. When healthy, the 29-year-old reliever has compiled an impressive 2.70 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 92:28 K:BB across 83.1 career major-league innings.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Mariners transferred Murfee (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Impact Murfee's move to the 60-day IL was merely procedural, as Seattle general manager confirmed last week that the right-hander would require season-ending surgery to repair a torn UCL in his elbow. Seattle selected the contract of lefty Tommy Milone from Triple-A Tacoma to take Murfee's spot on the 40-man roster. Murfee closes the 2023 campaign with a 1.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB over 14 innings to go with one win and one hold.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To undergo UCL surgery Mariners general manager Justin Hollander announced Tuesday that Murfee needs season-ending UCL surgery, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Murfee has battled elbow problems for much of the year and can now be ruled out until sometime in 2024. If it's Tommy John surgery, that timeline would shift to late-2024. This is a big blow for the Mariners, as the 29-year-old reliever boasts a 2.70 ERA with 92 strikeouts in 83.1 innings since he debuted last season.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss significant time Murfee will receive a second opinion on his ailing right elbow and is expected to be out for an extended period, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Murfee's ulnar collateral ligament will be checked out in addition to some nerve issues in his elbow. It's not clear at this point whether he might need surgery, but even if he doesn't he might be a candidate to move to the 60-day injured list.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Mariners placed Murfee on the 15-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Impact Murfee spent over a month on the IL with right elbow inflammation before returning Sunday. Now, he will be shelved for another 15 days with a similar injury. Because this is now Murfee's second elbow injury already this season, it's possible he's facing another extended absence. Ty Adcock was selected from Double-A Arkansas to fill Murfee's roster spot.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing MRI on elbow Murfee will undergo an MRI on his injured right elbow Monday, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports.

Impact Murfee was making his first appearance Sunday versus the Angels following a five-plus week stint on the injured list with an elbow issue, so this is ominous news. The first injury was referred to as inflammation, but an MRI could potentially show something more serious.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Murfee exited Sunday's game against the Angels in the bottom of the seventh inning with an apparent arm injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murfee allowed no hits and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless sixth inning before being removed in the bottom of the seventh. He appeared to be shaking his right arm as the trainer came out to meet him, which is somewhat concerning since the 29-year-old was just activated from the 15-day injured list Friday after missing a month with right elbow inflammation. However, the exact nature and severity of his current injury aren't yet clear.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Seattle activated Murfee (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Murfee has completed his month-long recovery from a bout of right elbow inflammation and will jump back into the Mariners' bullpen Friday night against the Angels. The 29-year-old had registered a 1.38 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 13 innings prior to the IL stint.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong rehab showing Murfee (elbow) fired 1.1 scoreless innings during which he issued a walk and recorded a strikeout in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Murfee was sharp for the second time in as many rehab appearances, earning the win in the process. The right-hander worked up to 26 pitches, pounding 15 in for strikes. With 2.1 scoreless, hitless frames under his belt already with the Rainiers, Murfee may only need one or two more appearances on the farm to convince the Mariners he's ready for activation.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Successful start to rehab stint Murfee (elbow) was credited with a hold in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Sacramento on Sunday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

Impact Kicking off his rehab assignment, Murfee pounded nine of his 15 pitches in for strikes. The right-hander, who's been on the shelf since early May, couldn't have asked for a better start to his journey back to the big-league club, and he's likely to log several more appearances with the Rainiers given the amount of time he's been sidelined.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Murfee (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Murfee has been on the shelf for just over a month with right elbow inflammation, so the Mariners may want to see him make more than one appearance in the minors before bringing him back from the 15-day injured list. Before he was sidelined with the injury, Murfee had posted a 1.38 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB in 13 innings out of the Seattle bullpen while gathering one win and one hold.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in early June Murfee (elbow) is expected to rejoin the Mariners in early June, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Murfee landed on the injured list earlier this month with elbow inflammation, but he received a PRP injection "a week ago and is feeling better." He should begin a rehab assignment soon, and if all goes well he could be back with the big club at some point during Seattle's road trip that stretches from June 1-11.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To IL with elbow inflammation Murfee was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with elbow inflammation, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Per Divish, the Mariners don't think it's serious and hoped he could avoid an IL stint, but they decided to think long term. Juan Then was called up to take Murfee's place in the bullpen.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE