3 weeks agoSan Francisco Giants catcher
Tom Murphy (back) will receive a second epidural injection for his ailing back this week, and is strictly relegated to rehabilitation over the next few weeks. Justice delos Santos of The Mercury News reports. Murphy, 33, has yet to appear in any Cactus League action due to a mid-back disk herniation he suffered during the first week of pitcher and catcher workouts. Sadly, it does not appear to have improved, and he seems all but ruled out for opening day at this time. If so, teammate
Sam Huff could begin the season as the team's backup backstop. Huff has hit .286 in 14 Cactus League at-bats.
--Alex CiullaSource: Justice delos Santos
4 weeks agoSan Francisco Giants catcher
Tom Murphy (back) has started doing light rehab activities. Murphy was dealing with back spasms in camp, but an MRI revealed a more serious issue. The veteran backstop is dealing with a middle-back disk herniation. The fact Murphy is only beginning his rehab process means he probably won't be ready to play by Opening Day.
Patrick Bailey is expected to basically play everyday, so
Sam Huff might end up making the squad as the backup until Murphy is ready to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Justice De Los Santos
1 month agoThe San Francisco Giants are saying that catcher
Tom Murphy (back) is dealing with a mid-back disc herniation. Murphy will receive an epidural injection and be re-evaluated "in the next few weeks." As a result, it looks like Murphy will not be ready to go as the team's backup catcher for Opening Day in late March.
Patrick Bailey is San Fran's unquestioned starting catcher entering the 2025 season, but with Murphy injured again,
Sam Huff and
Max Stassi will be competing for the backup role for the rest of spring training. The 33-year-old Murphy was only able to suit up in 13 games for the Giants in 2024 after signing a two-year deal last offseason due to a knee injury. When healthy, Murphy could have some sneaky power upside as a second catcher in two-catcher formats, but it's now looking like he could miss a significant portion to open the 2025 season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
1 month agoAccording to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Giants catcher
Tom Murphy (back) is dealing with back spasms and is set to undergo an MRI. Slusser noted the injury is not expected to be serious, but it is concerning as Murphy was only able to play in 13 games last season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during spring training as he could be in danger of losing the No. 2 role if he continues to miss time. Across his small stint last season, the 33-year-old held a .118/.221/.235 line with one home run. However, during the 2023 campaign, Murphy was quite effective at the plate as he held a .290/.335/.538 line with eight home runs across 47 games. If Murphy were to continue to miss time,
Sam Huff could earn the backup job behind
Patrick Bailey.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Susan Slusser
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