The San Francisco Giants’ pursuit of a high-profile name isn’t stopping them from making other roster additions. According to multiple reports, the Giants just signed free-agent catcher Tom Murphy.
Reportedly, Murphy has inked a two-year deal that is worth around $8 million. The agreement also has a club option for the 2026 MLB season.
Murphy spent the past four seasons with the Seattle Mariners. He played 47 games in 2023 with the Mariners, batting .290 with eight homers and 17 RBIs. Earlier in his career, the 32-year-old player also suited up for the Colorado Rockies.
After several lackluster seasons, the Giants have been active on the trade and free agent market in attempts to lure a big name to San Francisco. They reportedly made a strong push to sign star slugger Aaron Judge last offseason before he re-signed with the Yankees, while also being involved in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes and even offering the same 10-year, $700 million arrangement that Ohtani accepted from the LA Dodgers.
While the Giants missed out on their two main targets, they did manage to land South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee this fall. Hoo Lee signed a six-year, $113 million deal earlier this month and is expected to become one of the franchise’s biggest stars in the future.
