Brewers sign infielder Donnie Murphy

Brewers sign infielder Donnie Murphy

Published Dec. 17, 2012 11:19 a.m. ET

Adding an infielder with Major League experience, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Monday that they've signed Donnie Murphy to a minor league contract with an invite to Major League camp.

Murphy, 29, hit .216 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 52 games with the Marlins last season.

A versatile infielder, Murphy made the majority of his starts at third base (17 starts), but also made eight starts at second base and one at shortstop.

Murphy is a career .205 hitter in 244 games with Kansas City, Oakland and Miami.

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