Murphy is going back to the place it all started. He spent the first two years of his career playing for the Red Sox in 2006 and 2007. Since then, he has played for the Rangers, Indians, and Angels.
The thirty-four year old outfielder hit .283 with 10 home runs in 132 games last year for the Indians and Angels.
The deal allows Murphy, Boston’s 2003 first-round pick, to make a $2 million base salary if he is added to the big league roster.
Murphy mostly played in left field last year, though he is well rounded and can play any outfield position, something that attracted the Red Sox to him in the 2003 draft.