Owen Murphy

Owen Murphy gave up three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy made his third MLB appearance and first start Saturday afternoon, but it ended up being somewhat of a brief outing. The 22-year-old righty did not pitch too poorly, but he was lifted after 49 pitches with two outs and the bases juiced in the third inning. Murphy now carries a decent 4.05 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with six strikeouts across 6 2/3 innings for the Braves.

Braves right-hander Owen Murphy will start on Saturday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy, 22, will make his first career MLB start on Saturday after appearing in two games in relief for the Rangers just prior to the All-Star break. Murphy has posted a 4.44 ERA in 16 starts this season for Triple-A Gwinnett.

The Braves have optioned right-hander Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy was summoned for his big league debut on Monday and allowed two runs (one earned) with a strikeout in one inning of work against the Mets, taking the loss in the process. The club has brought up relievers Connor Thomas and James Karinchak from Triple-A on Tuesday.

The Braves selected the contract of RHP Owen Murphy to the majors.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2024. He was a top prospect for Atlanta prior to his injury.

Owen Murphy will have to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy was a first-round pick in 2022 and remains one of the top prospects for the Braves. He will look to make a full recovery at some point next season.