TOM MURPHY NEWS

Back in action Friday Murphy (neck) is starting at catcher and batting ninth Friday against the Rays.

Impact The 31-year-old was scratched from Thursday's lineup with neck spasms, but his absence will be limited to only one game. Murphy has a .946 OPS for the season but is 0-for-8 with three walks and six strikeouts across his last six contests.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners to stop losing streak in game against the Rays

The Seattle Mariners look to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with neck spasms Murphy was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to neck spasms, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact The injury is not expected to hold Murphy out long term, and the hope is that he can return at some point during the team's weekend series against the Rays. Even so, it wouldn't be a surprise to lee Luis Torrens draw a start behind the plate Friday to allow Murphy an additional day of rest.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Thursday Murphy was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rays for undisclosed reasons, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact Murphy was slated to return to the Mariners' lineup after sitting Wednesday. Luis Torrens -- already in the lineup as the designated hitter -- is now behind the plate, while Adam Frazier enters the lineup to hit ninth and serve as the designated hitter.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Murphy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Murphy started in three of the past four games, but he went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts and two walks over that stretch to drop his season average to .323. He should see a slight uptick in opportunities following the recent demotion of Cal Raleigh to Triple-A Tacoma, but Luis Torrens looks like Option 1A behind the plate for the Mariners at this time.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dusty Baker gets 2,000th win as Astros down Mariners 4-0

Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history and the first Black man to reach 2,000 wins with the Houston Astros' 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luzardo shuts down Mariners, Marlins win seventh straight

Jesús Luzardo allowed one run and two hits in six innings and the Miami Marlins won their seventh straight game, beating the Seattle Mariners 3-1

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Murphy will sit Friday against the Marlins.

Impact Murphy seemed like he could be in line for a larger share of catching duties after Cal Raleigh was optioned Thursday. That hasn't been the case thus far, however, as it's been Luis Torrens who's gotten the start in two straight games.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips' infield hit lifts Rays to 2-1 win over Mariners

Brett Phillips bounced a tiebreaking single off pitcher Chris Flexen’s leg in the seventh inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Thursday Murphy isn't starting Thursday against the Rays.

Impact Murphy should see an uptick in playing time behind the dish after Cal Raleigh was sent down Thursday, but he'll get a day off in the series finale against Tampa Bay. Luis Torrens will start at catcher and bat ninth.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert, Frazier lead Mariners past error-prone Rays, 8-4

Logan Gilbert pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, Adam Frazier hit a three-run double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues raking Saturday Murphy went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Royals on Saturday.

Impact The veteran backstop continued to rip the cover off the ball in Saturday's 13-run breakout, authoring his first multi-hit effort since his first start of the season. Murphy has made the most of his seven appearances thus far, producing a .421 average and 1.174 OPS across his first 24 plate appearances.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers snap 5-game skid, rally past Mariners for 8-6 win

Kole Calhoun lined a two-out RBI double to score Adolis García in ninth, García made a terrific diving catch in the bottom of the inning and the Texas Rangers rallied from an early...

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores thrice in Friday's win Murphy went 1-for-2 with two walks and three runs in a win over the Astros on Friday.

Impact The hot-hitting catcher pushed his average and on-base percentage to .500 and .636, respectively, with his highly active day at the plate and on the basepaths. The sample size of 11 plate appearances on the season for Murphy is miniscule, but it's nevertheless encouraging to see the veteran backstop hit safely in each of his first three games after producing a disappointing .202/.304/.350 slash line across 97 games a season ago.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez slam leads Twins in 6-homer surge to beat Mariners

Gary Sánchez hit a grand slam into the third deck and Carlos Correa launched his first homer for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, scores twice Murphy went 2-for-3 with a home run, walk and two runs scored in a 4-3 win Saturday in Minnesota.

Impact Murphy walked and scored in the third and hit a solo home run in the fifth off starter Sonny Gray. It was the season debut for Murphy, as Cal Raleigh started on opening day. Murphy is a defense-first catcher but has hit for power at the Major League level. He should receive a significant share of the catching responsibilities for Seattle with Raleigh getting the majority of starts.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners come back after Buxton homer, beat Twins 4-3

Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 4-3

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration with Seattle Murphy signed a one-year, $1.575 million contract with the Mariners on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Murphy is in his second year of arbitration eligibility after splitting time behind the plate with Cal Raleigh and Luis Torrens last season. Murphy hit .202/.304/.350 with 11 home runs in 34 RBI in 97 games, and the Mariners are entering 2022 with the same group of catchers.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzales, Mariners eager to resume playoff chase

Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners finished with a flourish last season, winning 90 games and narrowly missing the playoffs

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners sign Souza, Sisco to minor league deals

The Seattle Mariners have signed veteran outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and catcher Chance Sisco to minor-league deals with invitations to major league spring training

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Sunday Murphy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Cal Raleigh starts behind the dish in a must-win game for the Mariners, who still have a chance at a wild card berth. Murphy will be available off the bench as a potential pinch hitter or defensive replacement.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels deliver blow to Mariners' playoff hopes with 2-1 win

Jose Suarez threw five strong innings, Brandon Marsh accounted for all the offense with a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels landed a major blow to Seattle’s postseason hop...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Murphy isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Murphy had started each of the last three games, and he went 1-for-9 with two runs, an RBI and a walk. Cal Raleigh will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haniger's homer helps M's beat A's 4-2, close in wild card

Mitch Haniger hit his 100th home run and third in two games, and the Seattle Mariners pulled within a half-game of the second AL wild card berth by beating the Oakland Athletics 4-...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Murphy is out of the lineup Saturday versus the Angels.

Impact Murphy went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Friday and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Cal Raleigh will work behind the plate for Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE