Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The good news is Murphy tossed 3.1 scoreless relief innings in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland in his major-league debut. The bad news is that means he was going to be unavailable for a few days, which is why he finds himself back in the minors.

Murphy allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over 3.1 scoreless relief innings during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy, who was a starter in the minors, was called up this week and made his MLB debut. Spot starts could become available if he remains up with the team, but it looks like long relief may be his role for now. It's role that had been handled by Kutter Crawford, who started Wednesday in place of Chris Sale (shoulder).

Murphy was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is getting the call even as he's put up a 7.71 ERA and 42:25 K:BB over 39.2 innings of work with Worcester this season. He'll be available in relief immediately but is under consideration for a start later this week. Murphy will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

Murphy will be recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday, though the team is also considering rolling him out for a start later in the week. If he's not needed in relief Tuesday or Wednesday, he could toe the rubber Thursday against Cleveland, per Cotillo. Expect Boston's pitching plans to firm up later in the week.

Murphy was added to the Red Sox's 40-man roster Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is one of Boston's top pitching prospects, and the organization added him to the 40-man roster in order to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. The 24-year-old split 2022 between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, and he had a 4.03 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 149:72 K:BB across 152 innings between the two levels.

Murphy was promoted to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy joins the WooSox rotation after dominating at Double-A Portland, posting a 2.58 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a .170 BAA over 15 outings (13 starts) for the Sea Dogs. The left-hander's struck out 91 and walked 31 over 76.2 innings. Murphy throws a fastball up in the zone, along with a changeup, curveball and slider.