FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MLB.COM
TOM MURPHY #19 - CATCHER - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
1 HR •
2 RBI •
.118 AVG
1 HR
2 RBI
.118 AVG
After lost ’20, Murphy ‘happy to be here’ As he meanders through the Mariners’ Spring Training facility, the smile is wide, the foot is healed and the anxiety of a lost 2020 season b...
Workload to be monitored early Murphy, who missed all of the 2020 season with a broken bone in his foot, is fully recovered but will have his workload closely monitored, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran backstop was a pleasant surprise for the Mariners back in 2019, putting up career highs in doubles (12), home runs (18), RBI (40), walks (19) and runs (32) while slashing .273/.324/.535 across 281 plate appearances. There were consequently high hopes for Murphy heading into 2020, but a fracture suffered after fouling a ball off his foot multiple times during summer camp led to the lost season. Luis Torrens (back), acquired from the Padres at last year's trade deadline, impressed over his brief time with the Mariners and is also expected to receive a solid amount of playing time behind the dish in the coming campaign.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Impact The 29-year-old was expected to start behind the plate for Seattle in 2020, but he missed the entirety of the season after fracturing his foot in July. Murphy is expected to work in a timeshare at catcher with Luis Torrens in 2021.
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Participating in full workouts Murphy is fully healed from his foot injury and participating in full workouts, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Murphy missed the entire 2020 season due to a lingering foot injury, but he's fully recovered and will be ready to participate in spring training. The 29-year-old is expected to operate in a timeshare with Luis Torrens in 2021 since Torrens performed well after being acquired by the Mariners at the trade deadline last year.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Faces setback Murphy's ankle isn't responding to treatment, which could impact his availability for Opening Day, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Murphy was limited during camp after fouling two balls off his foot, and he could miss time to begin the regular season since his ankle isn't responding to treatment as the team had hoped. If the 29-year-old is unable to suit up for Opening Day, Austin Nola will likely serve as the primary catcher, with Joe Hudson or a current free agent as a potential backup.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Possible 2020 playing time O'Keefe is benefiting from plenty of instructional time during summer camp, and the possibility exists he could see some action at the big-league level in 2020, Greg Johns of MLB.c...
Impact O'Keefe has yet to play above Double-A despite the fact he's 26 years old, although he does have a trio of double-digit home-run tallies on his minors resume. The Rule 5 pick out of the Cardinals organization appeared in 10 Cactus League games but logged only nine at-bats, hitting .222 with two RBI, two walks and two runs. While Tom Murphy and Austin Nola are set to handle most of the catching reps this season, Johns points out both may need reinforcement at some point -- Murphy has already missed time during summer camp twice due to fouling a ball off his foot and has started a relatively modest 110 games across his first five big-league seasons, while Nola has only four games of experience behind the dish.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assessing Mariners' catching situation As Tom Murphy filled the quiet air on Monday at T-Mobile Park with expletives after taking a nasty foul ball off his already sore left foot,...
JULY 17, 2020 • MLB.COM
Back in action Thursday Murphy (foot) went 1-for-2 with a walk while serving as the designated hitter for Thursday's intrasquad game, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Impact As expected, Murphy was able to make a quick return after fouling a ball off his foot Tuesday, although manager Scott Servais opted to keep him limited to an offensive role Thursday. Murphy is still likely to draw a slight majority of the starts behind the dish this coming season, but Servais previously stated Austin Nola will get a fair share of playing time and the duo could also be complemented with prospects Cal Raleigh and Brian O'Keefe.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Thursday Murphy (foot) is not expected to practice Wednesday but could return Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Impact Murphy fouled a ball off his foot during Tuesday's intrasquad game, the second time in eight days that he'd done so. The issue doesn't appear likely to threaten his readiness for Opening Day.
JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bangs up foot again Murphy fouled a ball off his foot during Tuesday's intrasquad game and exited for good at the end of the inning, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact The backstop had a similar incident occur July 6, and in that instance, he missed one day of summer camp workouts. Tuesday's foul ball caromed off the lower leg/foot area, and although Murphy was able to tough it out until the end of the frame, he was replaced in the following inning. An update on his condition is likely to come at some point Wednesday.
JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Battling bruised foot Murphy is expected to skip workouts Monday after fouling a ball off his foot Sunday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Impact Murphy isn't expected to miss much time, as the issue isn't thought to be anything worse than a bruise. Barring setbacks, he should have plenty of time to get ready to serve as the Mariners' Opening Day catcher.
JULY 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could be practice squad candidate Raleigh, who is considered the organization's top catcher prospect, could be a candidate for the practice squad each team may be allowed to keep during an abbreviated 2020 season,...
Impact Raleigh reached Double-A Arkansas for the first time in 2019, slashing .228/.296/.414 across 159 plate appearances over 39 games with the Travelers. Those numbers, as well Raleigh's .188 average (3-for-16) before Cactus League play was paused, both support the notion he'd be best served putting in at least a partial season back at the Double-A level this year, but that isn't likely to be a possibility. Therefore, Brock reasons the next best option to keep Raleigh's development going in some form is to keep him in proximity to the big-league club, which, among other benefits, would give the young catcher a chance to learn from veteran Tom Murphy.
MAY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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