Penn Murfee

The White Sox have released right-hander Penn Murfee.

Fantasy Impact

Murfee struggled mightily with the White Sox this season, posting a 7.82 ERA across 15 appearances. The righty posted a 2.99 ERA in 64 outings with the Mariners in 2022 and a 1.29 ERA in 16 outings with the M's in 2023 before undergoing Tommy John surgery in July of that season.

The White Sox sent RHP Penn Murfee outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

Fantasy Impact

Murfee went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment. He will remain in the White Sox organization.

The White Sox optioned Penn Murfee to Triple-A Charlotte.

Fantasy Impact

Murfee struggled in 15 appearances to start the season. He will head down to Triple-A.

Penn Murfee pitched a scoreless inning with two walks and one strikeout in the White Sox’s loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Murfee continues to battle command issues, now holding a 7.94 ERA and 1.94 WHIP over 11.1 innings. He’s not fantasy-relevant at this point, and unless he sharpens his control or finds a consistent role, he can be left on the wire in all formats.

The White Sox have claimed Penn Murfee off waivers from Houston.

Fantasy Impact

Murfee did not appear for the Astros in 2024 after being pulled from a rehab assignment. If he can stay healthy, he should compete for a spot in the White Sox bullpen in 2025.