"Murphy, 28 in June, made his big league debut as a long reliever with Boston in 2023. He logged 47 2/3 innings over 20 appearances, allowing 4.91 earned runs per nine. His 23.1% strikeout rate, 8% walk rate and 44.7% ground ball rate were all pretty close to league averages. He couldn't carry that over in 2024, as he required Tommy John surgery in April of that year."
"He was on the injured list until midway through the 2025 season. He logged another 34 2/3 innings in the big leagues this year with a 3.12 ERA. His 20.3% strikeout rate was down a bit and his 13.5% walk rate was a notable jump, though perhaps some post-surgery rust was at play. His ground ball rate climbed to 54.3%."
Chris Murphy was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for an unnamed catcher. Murphy debuted in the majors in 2023 as a long reliever, posting 47 2/3 innings with a 4.91 ERA and near-average peripheral rates. He required Tommy John surgery in April 2024 and returned mid-2025, recording 34 2/3 innings with a 3.12 ERA but a higher walk rate. Boston designated Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Winckowski for assignment to clear roster space. Chicago acquires a controllable left-hander with an option who could be used in relief or stretched out as a starter.
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