Murphy went 2-for-5 in Sunday's split-squad game against the Braves with a double and a run scored.

EDGE Analysis

He's now hitting .262 (11-for-42) on the spring, and while the double was his fourth, Murphy has yet to hit a home run. Penciled in to the fifth spot in the Nationals' batting order, Murphy's contact ability and occasional pop should allow him to challenge his previous career high of 78 RBI set in 2013.

Murphy is hitting just .174/.208/.261 through 23 at-bats to begin spring training.

EDGE Analysis

It's not exactly an auspicious debut for Murphy in a Nationals' uniform, but he's still got time to round into form before Opening Day. Look for him to bat fifth or sixth in the order this season, potentially giving him plenty of RBI opportunities hitting behind the likes of Bryce Harper.

Murphy agreed a three-year contract with the Nationals on Thursday, ESPN's Jim Bowden reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy, best known for clubbing home runs in six straight postseason games en route to claiming NLCS MVP honors this past fall, will presumably take over as the Nats' everyday second baseman. The addition of Murphy likely locks Anthony Rendon into a full-time role at third base, while Danny Espinosa serves as the Nats' top bench option at both positions. Along with his playoff exploits, Murphy enjoyed a productive regular season with the division-rival Mets in 2015, batting .281 to go with 38 doubles, 14 homers, and 73 RBI, all of which were in line with the marks he delivered in his career-best 2013 campaign. The 30-year-old is no longer particularly active as a base stealer, but with reigning MVP Bryce Harper, Rendon, and Jayson Werth to support him in the lineup, Murphy's run and RBI totals figure to remain rather stable in his new locale.

Murphy declined his qualifying offer from the Mets on Friday and will remain a free agent, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move was an expected one, as Murphy will command a multi-year deal on the open market, though it's unclear if he'll be able to get the $15.8 million annually he could've gotten from the qualifying offer. Murphy is expected to get something in the range of four years for $50 million, and the Mets will now get a draft pick as compensation if he signs elsewhere.

Murphy, as expected, was given the $15.8 million qualifying offer by the Mets, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will have seven days to accept or reject the offer, which will allow the Mets to receive draft pick compensation should he sign with another organization. The expectation is that he will end up elsewhere with numbers in the four-year, $50 million range having been tossed about in the industry.

Murphy will receive the $15.8-million qualifying offer once the postseason comes to a conclusion, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Murphy's historic postseason run, this really shouldn't come as much of a surprise. As reported by Heyman, the Mets are interested in bringing back Murphy, but it's unclear how much competing teams might be willing to pay the second baseman after his terrific play in the postseason. If the Mets ultimately lose out on the Yoenis Cespedes sweepstakes (early reports suggest the Cuban outfielder's next contract could exceed $150 million) they will likely push hard to re-sign their postseason hero.

Murphy set a new MLB postseason record by homering in his sixth consecutive game as the Mets completed an NLCS sweep of the Cubs on Wednesday. He didn't stop there, going 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs.

EDGE Analysis

Even the most optimistic New York fan couldn't possibly have expected this -- Murphy's hit safely in every single one of the Mets' nine playoff games, helping him to a .529/.556/.1.294 line, and he's already tied the MLB record with seven homers. That's half as many as he hit the entire regular season. These Cubs pitchers (not to mention the Dodgers) are going to see Murphy in their nightmares for years to come.

Murphy did it again, homering for the fourth straight postseason game Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy, who had 14 home runs during the regular season, now has five postseason long balls, going deep off of Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke and Jake Arrieta. A free agent to be, Murphy may be putting some nice cash in his pocket with his hot start to the postseason.

Murphy went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the Mets' Game 1 win over the Dodgers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He jumped on a 2-0 Clayton Kershaw pitch in the fourth inning, sending it over the right-field wall to put New York on the board. Murphy hit .254/.284/.349 with just one home run in 134 plate appearances against left-handed pitching during the regular season.

Murphy is out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is yet another veteran that manager Terry Collins will allow to rest for the day game following an evening contest. Kelly Johnson will man the keystone in his stead.