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Murray

With Spencer Arrighetti (elbow) landing on the IL, Murray is getting called up to take his place. The 28-year-old is a former starter, but he missed the second half of 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and then was rehabbing for almost all of the 2024 season. He has made 50 relief appearances this year, posting a 4.64 ERA in 64 innings at Triple-A.

Murray was well regarded in the Rays system a year ago, but his stock tumbled before he was sent to the Astros in the three-team Trey Mancini deal and he went unpicked after being left available in the Rule 5 draft over the winter. Fortunately, things are looking better now. He’s up to eight scoreless innings so far this spring, and while it’s highly unlikely to get him a spot on the Astros’ Opening Day roster, he could be emerging as a top fallback option for the rotation.

He came from the Rays in Monday’s three-team trade involving the Orioles. Murray is already 25 and just reached Triple-A, but he’s put up nice numbers in the minors.