Noah Murdock - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Demoted to Indianapolis The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact After making just one appearance with Pittsburgh since being recalled Tuesday, Murdock will head back to the Triple-A squad. With Indianapolis, the 28-year-old has posted a 0-2 record, 4.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings this season. Pittsburgh recalled Evan Sisk to replace Murdock on the 26-man roster.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Indy The Pirates recalled Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Murdock owns a 4.21 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 25.2 innings at Triple-A this season, and he's fired three shutout frames in the majors. He'll rejoin Pittsburgh's bullpen to provide the team with another fresh arm, replacing Khristian Curtis.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Indianapolis The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Murdock made two appearances for the Pirates after getting recalled July 29. He pitched a total of three complete innings and allowed no runs on three hits and a 4:3 K:BB. He's getting sent down to help make room for Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates, who were all acquired in trades Monday. Brandon Eisert was also optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

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JULY 31 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Pirates Jason Mackey of MLB.com Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Murdock has twice been up with the Pirates this season as the 27th man during a doubleheader, but he has yet to make an appearance for them. The righty will give Pittsburgh a fresh bullpen arm after it went extra innings in each of the first two games of the series against the Diamondbacks.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Murdock was up as the 27th man on the roster for Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Yankees, but he did not make an appearance. The big right-hander has collected a 3.24 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB in 16.2 innings for Indianapolis in 2026.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for doubleheader The Pirates recalled Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Yankees.

Impact Pittsburgh has designated Murdock as its 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll likely be headed back to Indianapolis on Thursday. The 27-year-old righty has turned in a 3.24 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB in 16.2 innings out of the Triple-A bullpen this season.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back at Triple-A The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Sunday's 14-5 win over the Brewers.

Impact Murdock was up with the Pirates as their 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader, but he went unused in both ends of the twin bill. The 27-year-old righty is still waiting to make his Pittsburgh debut after he signed a minor-league deal with the organization in the offseason before being added to the 40-man roster July 5.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Murdock was added to the active roster as Pittsburgh's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Milwaukee.

Impact Murdock has spent the entire 2026 campaign in the minors and owns a 3.45 ERA through 15.2 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis. He'll now join the big club for the first time this year to add depth to the Pirates' bullpen for the second game of the twin bill, and he'll likely be sent back down to Triple-A once Saturday's festivities are complete.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 40-man roster The Pirates selected Murdock's contract and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murdock will be added to the 40-man roster after he exercised an upward-mobility clause in his minor-league contract that would have allowed him to test free agency had the Pirates not cleared a spot for him. The 27-year-old pitched at Single-A Bradenton and Double-A Altoona to begin the season before settling at Triple-A in early June. Over the past month, Murdock has submitted a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB in 12.2 innings out of the Indianapolis bullpen.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Inks MiLB pact with Pirates The Pirates signed Murdock to a minor-league contract Nov. 14.

Impact Murdock made 14 appearances for the Athletics this season after being taken in the Rule 5 Draft but was returned to the Royals following a 13.24 ERA over 17 innings. The 27-year-old has a 4.55 ERA and 66:39 K:BB across 59.1 frames at the Triple-A level.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Kansas City Murdock was returned from the Athletics to the Royals on Monday, per MLB's transaction log.

Impact Murdock was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday, and as a Rule 5 draft pick, he'll return to the Royals' farm system after going unclaimed on waivers. He's been roughed up so far this season in the big leagues, accruing a 13.24 ERA and 2.71 WHIP with a 21:20 K:BB across 17.0 innings.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Murdock was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of Baseball America reports.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander has been blasted to the tune of a 13.24 ERA and 2.71 WHIP across 17 innings out of the bullpen. With Murdock removed from the 40-man roster, the Athletics recalled Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacob Wilson's 11th-inning single leads A's to 6-3 win over Rockies in snowy Coors Field opener

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APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Told he's made team Athletics manager Mark Kotsay has informed Rule 5 pick Murdock that he's made the Opening Day roster, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murdock earned a spot by allowing just three runs with a 7:5 K:BB over 7.2 Cactus League innings. The tall right-hander should operate in low-leverage relief situations for the Athletics initially.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to win roster spot Murdock looks set to win a spot in the bullpen, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He threw a scoreless inning in Thursday's win over the Reds and has a 4.05 ERA with a 6:4 K:BB i...

Impact Murdock was a Rule 5 pick in December so he'll need to stay on the major league roster all season for the A's to retain his rights. Murdock has logged groundball rates over 55 percent at his three most recent stops thanks to a quality sinker. He posted a 3.76 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 46:26 K:BB and 62.1 percent groundball rate in 38.1 innings at Triple-A last season. Murdock should work in low-leverage situations initially, but has some upside as a middle reliever.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snagged in Rule 5 draft The Athletics selected Murdock with the fourth pick in the Rule 5 draft Wednesday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.

Impact A 26-year-old righty reliever from the Royals organization, Murdock has logged groundball rates over 55 percent at his three most recent stops thanks to a quality sinker. He posted a 3.76 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 46:26 K:BB and 62.1 percent groundball rate in 38.1 innings at Triple-A last season. Murdock should work in low-leverage situations as a rookie and will need to remain in the big leagues all season, otherwise the A's would need to return him to the Royals.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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