Tom Murphy

Giants catcher Tom Murphy remains without a timetable to as he continues to rehab a mid-back disc herniation, according to manager Bob Melvin.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy has yet to see action this season after being placed on the injured list on March 26. After posting a monster .873 OPS across 47 appearances in 2023 with the Mariners, Murphy hit just .118 with one homer across a tiny 38-plate-appearance sample with the Giants in 2024.

Tom Murphy (back) is scheduled to be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering a disc herniation in his back during spring training in February. The catcher began the season on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The re-evaluation for the 34-year-old catcher is expected near the end of June. Based on this timeline, Murphy may not be ready to rejoin the major-league roster until after the All-Star break.

The Giants placed Tom Murphy on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy will miss at least the first two months of the season with mid-back disk herniation.

Tom Murphy will receive a second epidural shot this week for a mid-back disc herniation and be restricted to rehab work for two weeks after, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Murphy’s out for Opening Day—confirmed after no Cactus League action and a late February diagnosis—facing a cautious rehab following a 2024 mostly lost to a left knee MCL sprain, leaving Sam Huff or Max Stassi to back up Patrick Bailey. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can drop him; his catcher role’s on hold with no rush back.

Tom Murphy (back) has begun light rehabilitation activities as he recovers from a mid-back disk herniation, according to team updates.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran catcher is looking at a long rehab road with this back injury and is set to open the 2025 season on the injured list. Murphy’s return date is up in the air, so fantasy managers should tread carefully. He’s a deep-league stash at best, but expect him to miss a chunk of the early season as he works back.