Daniel Murphy reportedly signs with Rockies

The last time Daniel Murphy took the field, the Rockies knocked the Cubs out of the playoffs. Now, it appears Murphy is set to join the Rockies.

The former Cubs infielder is reportedly set to sign a two-year deal worth $24 million with the Rockies.

#Rockies close on free-agent 2B Daniel Murphy, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 20, 2018

Daniel Murphy is in agreement with the Colorado Rockies on a two-year, $24 million deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 20, 2018

Murphy joined the Cubs in a waiver trade on Aug. 21 and played 35 games (plus the Wild Card playoff loss to the Rockies) for the Cubs. Murphy hit .297/.329/.471 with six home runs and 13 RBIs.

It sounds like Murphy will play some first base for the Rockies, which will negate his defensive struggles at second. He will give them another solid bat in the lineup.

As for the Cubs, Daniel Descalso just signed with the Cubs to add depth at multiple positions on the infield.