Guardians Pursuing Sean Murphy
2 years agoThe 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
Source: MLB Network - Jon Morosi