Sat Jun 17 2023 | 17:03 | Sean Murphy Removed Early On Saturday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (leg) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The right-handed slugger blasted a ball off the wall in the fourth inning, but suffered an apparent leg injury while running the bases. It seems like the team pulled him out of the contest as a precaution. Fantasy managers should expect an update on his status following the contest. It wouldn't be shocking if the Braves decide to have Murphy undergo further testing. |
Source: Grant McAuley | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jun 16 2023 | 16:10 | Sean Murphy Getting A Day Off Friday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is getting a day of rest on Friday as the team takes on the visiting Colorado Rockies. Murphy had a three-hit night for the second time this month on Thursday, but he'll take the day off on Friday. In the month of June, the 28-year-old backstop has gone 11-for-39 (.282) with four doubles, a home run, four RBI and four runs scored in 10 games. In his first year in Atlanta, Murphy has been as advertised, batting a strong .285/.384/.535 with a .919 OPS, 14 doubles, 12 home runs and 42 RBI in 232 trips to the plate over 56 games. He's one of the best young hitting catchers in the game and is only six homers shy of tying his career-high set last year in 148 games. Travis d'Arnaud is doing the catching on Friday and is hitting cleanup against Rockies right-hander Dinelson Lamet. |
Source: Baseball Press | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 8 2023 | 14:10 | Sean Murphy Sitting Out On Thursday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander. Murphy connected on his 12th home run of the season in Wednesday's victory but will hit the bench to begin Thursday's series finale. For the season, the 28-year-old has erupted for a .287 average alongside those 12 HR alongside a .941 OPS across 211 trips to the plate. Only once in his last 15 starts has Murphy failed to notch at least one hit while he's driven in four runs over his last two contests. Travis d'Arnaud will take over behind the plate and hit cleanup against Verlander Thursday night in Atlanta. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jun 6 2023 | 14:49 | Sean Murphy Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the New York Mets and veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Murphy didn't start Sunday's game but ended up making three pinch-hit plate appearances. However, with the Braves idle on Monday, Murphy should be rested up for Tuesday night's divisional contest. The former A's backstop has exploded at the plate in his first season in Atlanta, hitting .289 with 11 homers and a .424 xwOBA that ranks fourth in all of baseball. Add in his elite defense and Murphy's 2.8 fWAR is also good for fourth in the bigs. He'll hit cleanup and catch right-hander Bryce Elder Tuesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jun 4 2023 | 13:59 | Sean Murphy Taking A Seat On Sunday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It'll be veteran Travis d'Arnaud starting behind the dish and batting cleanup against Zac Gallen and the D-Backs. Murphy has a shot to appear as a pinch-hitter so he's worth leaving in your lineup, as most fantasy managers don't have two catchers on their roster anyway. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 31 2023 | 14:06 | Sean Murphy Getting A Rest Wednesday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the club's starting lineup Wednesday afternoon against A's right-hander James Kaprielian. It's of little surprise to see the backstop getting a breather in an afternoon game following an evening contest Tuesday night. The Braves are wise to keep their prized catcher rested as he's been a monster at the plate, hitting .286 with 11 home runs and a .951 OPS across 46 appearances on the campaign. He's shown no signs of slowing down with a .930 OPS in the month of May while he continues to provide elite defense behind the plate. Travis d'Arnaud will take over behind the plate and hit cleanup in Oakland. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri May 26 2023 | 16:38 | Sean Murphy Getting A Breather Friday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is getting a day to rest on Friday as the team takes on the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Murphy has now been out of Atlanta's lineup for two of the last three games, but it hasn't been for a lack of production at the plate. The 28-year-old backstop is in the midst of a seven game-hitting streak in which he's gone 8-for-27 (.296) with a homer and four RBI. The young catcher has been one of the better hitting backstops in the league in 2023, batting .274 (40-for-146) with nine doubles, 10 home runs and 36 RBI in 42 games played. Travis d'Arnaud will do the catching on Friday and will hit cleanup against Walker. Since returning from concussion issues on May 10, d'Arnaud is hitting .261 (6-for-23) with a homer and three RBI. |
Source: Baseball Press | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 24 2023 | 14:20 | Sean Murphy Getting A Breather Wednesday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in Wednesday's starting lineup as the club takes on the Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin in Atlanta. It's a well-earned breather for the backstop who is enjoying a massive season in his first year with the Braves. The former Athletics catcher has clubbed 10 homers along with a .947 OPS and a .408 wOBA across 171 plate appearances on the season. However, his .441 xwOBA suggests he's been even better than his surface numbers while his production has been 57% superior to the league average, as per his 157 wRC+. Travis d'Arnaud is hitting cleanup while catching right-hander Bryce Elder Wednesday night. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 11 2023 | 15:51 | Sean Murphy Hitting Cleanup Again Tuesday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is hitting cleanup again for the team on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Cessa. Murphy has earned another day in the cleanup spot after going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a walk-off home run out of the spot against the Reds on Monday. The 28-year-old will be a popular DFS catcher while he's swinging a hot bat and in the cleanup spot in Atlanta's batting order. Early on in his first year with the Braves, Murphy has gone 6-for-25 (.240) with three doubles, a home run, five RBI and two runs scored in eight games played. He's also walked (eight times) more than he has struck out (six times). |
Source: Baseball Press | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 3 2023 | 17:00 | Sean Murphy Sitting Out On Monday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This is the second day in four games that Murphy has sat out. The expectation is that Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud are going to split up the playing time at the catcher spot. It's assumed that one of them will serve as the designated hitter at times, while the other does the catching. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't panic that Murphy is getting extra rest to begin the season. On Monday, d'Arnaud will bat cleanup and serve as the catcher against right-hander Jake Woodford. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 1 2023 | 13:44 | Sean Murphy Getting The Day Off On Saturday |
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Travis d'Arnaud is sliding in behind the plate while Marcell Ozuna shifts from left field to designated hitter. Murphy went 0-for-5 in his Braves' debut on Thursday but he should be back behind the dish on Sunday for the series finale against the Nats. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 27 2022 | 22:23 | Braves Sign Sean Murphy To Six-Year Extension |
The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Sean Murphy to a six-year, $76 million contract extension on Tuesday. The deal includes a $15 million team option for the 2029 season. The Braves locked Murphy up for the long haul after acquiring him in a trade from the Oakland Athletics just a few weeks ago. The 28-year-old was regarded as one of the better defensive catchers in the league before last season (his fourth with the A's), when he slashed .250/.332/.426 with a .759 OPS, a career-high 18 home runs, 66 RBI, 67 runs scored and a stolen base in 612 plate appearances and 148 games. Murphy has quickly become one of the best all-around catchers in baseball and will receive a big fantasy boost at a scarce position with his move to a much better team in the Braves. |
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 12 2022 | 15:46 | A's Send Sean Murphy To The Braves |
The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a three-way trade that also involves the Milwaukee Brewers, according to sources. One of the players heading to Milwaukee is catcher William Contreras. The A's are receiving backstop Manny Pina from the Brewers. Murphy was more known for his defensive skills heading into the 2022 season, but that didn't stop him from finishing as the fifth-best catcher in fantasy. The 28-year-old slashed .250/.332/.426 with 18 home runs, 66 RBI, 67 runs scored and one stolen base in 537 at-bats in Oakland. Murphy will be Atlanta's primary catcher and will have even more fantasy upside with a much better team, while veteran Travis d'Arnaud will be the backup and could see more time as the designated hitter. |
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 6 2022 | 16:04 | Diamondbacks Interested In Sean Murphy |
The Arizona Diamondbacks are among the teams talking with the Oakland Athletics about possibly trading for catcher Sean Murphy, according to sources. It comes as somewhat of a surprising, considering they already have Carson Kelly at the position. Murphy slashed .250/.332/.426 and was among the most valuable all-around backstops in the big leagues in 2022. He's been a very popular trade asset with three seasons of club control remaining, with at least eight other teams having been publicly linked to him. General manager Mike Hazen is willing to part with one of the team's young outfielders, and Hazen is also open to trading younger prospects further away from the majors. Kelly hit just .211 overall last year and has been up-and-down at the plate in his four years in Arizona. |
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 6 2022 | 00:46 | Cubs Checking In On Sean Murphy |
The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams who have talked to the Oakland Athletics about trading for catcher Sean Murphy, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Monday. The 28-year-old had a strong season both behind the plate and with the bat, slashing .250/.332/.426 with 18 home runs and 66 RBI. The Cubs are currently without a starting backstop, and while they have spent the last seven seasons with Willson Contreras filling that role, the potential availability of Murphy as well as the Blue Jay's Danny Jansen appear to be appealing options for the Cubs to investigate. |
Source: Jon Morosi - Twitter.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 5 2022 | 23:00 | Cardinals Interested In Trading For Sean Murphy |
The St. Louis Cardinals could very well trade for a catcher this offseason, and Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy is atop their list, according to two sources. Murphy has been front and center in trade talks early in the offseason, and he could end up being moved at this week's Winter Meetings in San Diego. The Cardinals need a new catcher with Yadier Molina retiring, and the up-and-coming Murphy would be an excellent addition to an already strong offensive lineup in St. Louis. The 28-year-old backstop clubbed 18 home runs and had a .759 OPS for a bad A's team in 2022. Making him even more attractive, he's under club control through the 2025 campaign. |
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 5 2022 | 22:28 | Braves Won't Trade For Sean Murphy |
The Oakland Athletics appear close to trading catcher Sean Murphy, but the Atlanta Braves won't be the team to land him, according to a source. The St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox are among the teams that have been connected to Murphy in recent weeks. The Braves were once considered the front-runners for Murphy, but that's not the case now, and they still have Travis d'Arnaud and William Contreras on the active roster. Murphy, 28, is one of the best up-and-coming catchers in baseball both offensively and defensively. He finished his fourth big-league season in 2022 by hitting .250/.332/.426 with a career-high 18 home runs, 66 RBI and 67 runs scored in 612 plate appearances and 148 games. Murphy has clubbed 35 home runs in the last two years. |
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 30 2022 | 20:43 | Guardians Pursuing Sean Murphy |
The Cleveland Guardians are among the most active suitors for Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, the 2021 Gold Glove winner who could be dealt by the end of next week's winter meetings, according to sources. Murphy has proven to be an above-average hitting catcher in three-plus big-league seasons and is attractive to any team seeking catching help this offseason. In a career-high 612 plate appearances in 2022, he slashed .250/.332/.426 with 18 home runs and a career-low 20.3 percent strikeout rate. A trade away from the pitcher-friendly park in Oakland and to a better all-around offense should make Murphy even more attractive in fantasy in 2023. If the A's move Murphy this offseason, it would open up playing time for top catching prospect Shea Langeliers. |
Source: MLB Network - Jon Morosi | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 15 2022 | 13:27 | Rays Showing Interest In Sean Murphy |
The Tampa Bay Rays are among several teams showing interest in trading for Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, a Gold Glove winner in 2021 with three years of control before he reaches free agency, according to sources. The Rays, as usual, are taking both buyer and seller approaches to the offseason market. The Chicago White Sox are another team showing interest in Murphy, who is coming off his best offensive performance over a full season in the big leagues. The 28-year-old hit .250/.332/.426 with 18 home runs, 66 RBI, 67 runs scored and a stolen base in 537 at-bats. His offensive and defensive skills behind the dish make him attractive, especially since he's under team control through the 2025 season. A move to a contending team would also make Murphy more attractive in fantasy. |
Source: MLB Network - Jon Morosi | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 9 2022 | 00:08 | Sean Murphy A Topic Of Trade Talks For A's |
Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said Tuesday that catcher Sean Murphy was mentioned numerous times during Day 1 of MLB's General Managers Meetings, per MLB's Martin Gallegos. Forst said, "He's obviously a popular topic of discussion when I talk to other clubs". The 28-year-old is under the team's control through the 2025 season and contributed both defensively and offensively in 2022, finishing as a finalist for the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards. However, the A's have considerable depth at catcher, including Shea Langeliers and prospects Tyler Soderstrom and Daniel Susac. From a fantasy perspective, Murphy would be better positioned to help fantasy managers hitting in most other lineups. |
Source: Martin Gallegos - MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |