Noah Murdock

Noah Murdock agreed to a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on November 14.

Fantasy Impact

The 27-year-old began the season with the Athletics as a Rule 5 Draft selection, making 14 appearances and posting a 13.24 ERA over 17 innings before being returned to the Royals. At the Triple-A level, Murdock recorded a 4.55 ERA and a 66:39 K:BB ratio across 59.1 frames.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told Rule 5 pick Noah Murdock he’s on the Opening Day roster, per team updates, after posting three runs in 7.2 Cactus League innings.

Fantasy Impact

Murdock’s 3 runs and 7:5 K:BB over 7.2 spring innings earned him a low-leverage relief role with the Athletics for Opening Day. The towering righty’s Rule 5 status ensures early MLB time. Fantasy managers in deep leagues can roster him as a speculative add, hoping his groundball tendencies translate to value if he sticks in Oakland’s bullpen.

Noah Murdock is on track to earn a spot in the Athletics’ bullpen, tossing a scoreless inning in Thursday’s win over the Reds, per team updates. He holds a 4.05 ERA with a 6:4 K:BB in 6.2 innings this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Murdock, a Rule 5 pick, boasts a 4.05 ERA and 6:4 K:BB this spring, likely starting in low-leverage spots. His sinker-driven groundball tendency offers middle-relief upside, making him a deep-league watch for Athletics bullpen depth.