The A’s announced a roster move a few hours before kicking off their weekend series with the Yankees, making a change in the bullpen by designating right-hander Noah Murdock for assignment and promoting righty Elvis Alvarado to the majors:
The Athletics have recalled right-handed pitcher Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas and designated right-handed pitcher Noah Murdock for assignment.
— A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) May 9, 2025
The move finally puts an end to the Murdock experiment. Drafted fourth overall in the Rule 5 Draft back in December, the Athletics plucked the right-hander from the Kansas City Royals’ system with the hope of finding a hidden gem.