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HOU • Pitcher • #70
3 days ago
Murray finds himself back in the big leagues with lefty reliever Bennett Sousa hitting the injured list with elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old figures to operate in middle relief after working six innings over four appearances for the Astros earlier this season.
HOU • Pitcher • #70
9 days ago
The Astros needed to clear a spot on their active roster for the return of Ryan Weiss on Sunday and unfortunately Murray was the odd man out this time around. The 29-year-old right-hander holds a 6.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and a 5/5 K/BB ratio over six innings in four appearances with the Astros this season.
HOU • Pitcher • #70
23 days ago
Murray was just optioned out on Monday, but he’ll return with Joey Loperfido (quad) landing on the injured list. The 29-year-old hurler allowed two runs over two innings in his lone appearance with the Astros this season. He’ll add a fresh arm to their middle relief corps on Sunday.
HOU • Pitcher • #70
2 months ago
It was thought that Murray had a good chance to make the Astros’ opening day bullpen after 11 2/3 strong debut innings in 2025. However, he allowed five runs on five hits in six innings this spring while posting a 7/5/ K/BB ratio, so he will begin the season in the minor leagues. He’ll likely get another chance early in the season.
HOU • Pitcher • #70
8 months ago
Murray gave up one hit, walked one and struck out one. The 28-year-old suddenly has 5 1/3 scoreless innings to start his major league career. The Astros were up 2-0 when he left the game and would ultimately win 11-3. Colton Gordon pitched the last four innings of the game and earned the save. Murray threw just 40 pitches and is likely to remain in a bullpen role.
HOU • Pitcher • #70
8 months ago
J.P. France, who hasn’t pitched since being called up Monday, figures to be involved. Murray has pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in two appearances since being called up for the first time nine days ago.
Source: Matt Kawahara