Patrick Murphy, 26, made his MLB debut in 2020, five-plus seasons into his time in Toronto’s system, after the Blue Jays selected the pitcher out of Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ in the 3rd Round of the 2013 Draft.
Murphy made four appearances out of the bullpen for the Jays during 2020’s 60-game COVID campaign, and another eight in 2021, then he was claimed off of waivers by the Washington Nationals on August 14th.
“He’s a high-velo guy, good curveball, had some success in the minor leagues,” Nationals’ manager Davey Martinez said after the waiver claim was announced.