Tom Murphy

Giants catcher Tom Murphy is back on the bench for Tuesday's contest versus the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's series opener but will retreat to the bench in favor of Patrick Bailey on Tuesday. The veteran hit .290 with eight homers in an injury-shortened 47 games with the Mariners in 2023.

The Mariners have shut down Tom Murphy from baseball activities.

Fantasy Impact

The Mariners have put Murphy's thumb in a brace in hopes of getting it healed faster. He will have it X-Rayed again on September 22. he Mariners still hope Murphy could make it back by the end of the season if he's cleared then and suffers no setbacks.

Seattle Mariners C Tom Murphy was placed on the IL with a left thumb sprain.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy has played well as of late, slashing .313/.346/.563 with three home runs, seven RBI, and nine runs scored in his last 15 games. Fantasy managers should expect Cal Raleigh to see most of the starts behind the plate.

Tom Murphy is in the Mariners starting lineup on Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy returns Wednesday afternoon after getting the night off on Tuesday. He has been one of the more consistent hitters in the Mariners lineup this season, hitting .283 at the plate. He is behind the plate with Cal Raleigh serving as the Mariners DH.

Mariners catcher Tom Murphy will start behind the plate Monday versus the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy got the afternoon off on Sunday against the D-backs but will return to take on Red Sox righty Nick Pivetta on Monday. The veteran backstop is in the middle of an excellent season, hitting .285 with eight homers and a .905 OPS across 135 trips to the plate.