Rockies Buy Out Daniel Murphy
4 years agoThe Colorado Rockies declined infielder Daniel Murphy's $12 million option on Wednesday, ending his two-year stint with the organization and making him a free agent. The 35-year-old will receive a $6 million buyout. Murphy hit a disappointing .269 with 16 home runs and 94 RBI in 172 games with the Rockies the last two seasons and dealt with a finger injury in 2019 that curtailed his production at the plate. The veteran left-handed hitter was replaced by Josh Fuentes at first base in 2020. The three-time All-Star has batted .296 in his career in stops with the Mets, Nationals, Cubs and Rockies. After underperforming at hitter-friendly Coors Field the last two seasons, Murphy may find a cold free-agent market this winter.
Source: The Associated Press
Source: The Associated Press