Murphy will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's opposing pitcher Chris Sale is the sixth in a stretch of eight straight lefties the Rockies will square off against. Murphy has started against just two southpaws in that stretch so far. Mark Reynolds gets the nod again at first base.

Murphy notched a three-run double as a pinch hitter in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies nursed a two-run lead heading into the bottom of the seventh before Murphy broke the game open with his bases-clearing two-bagger. Murphy has been out of the lineup more frequently of late with the Rockies encountering a southpaw-heavy schedule, and he could be in store for another off day or two when Colorado heads to Boston for a two-game series. Lefty Chris Sale has been confirmed as Boston's starter for Tuesday's series opener and lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is expected to toe the rubber for Boston on Wednesday.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies will face a left-handed starting pitcher (Nick Margevicius) for the fifth straight game, with the lefty-hitting Murphy finding himself on the bench for the third time during that stretch as a result. The Rockies are slated to face another tough lefty (Chris Sale) when they begin a two-game set in Boston on Tuesday, so Murphy could be withheld from the lineup yet again to begin the upcoming week. Murphy will cede first base to Mark Reynolds in the series finale with San Diego.

Murphy is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy just got a day off Thursday against the lefty, and he's now set to sit against another southpaw in Joey Lucchesi. There has been no mention a recurrence of the lower-back tightness that cost Murphy some time earlier this month, nor has there been any word of a new injury. It just seems manager Bud Black is intent on keeping Mark Reynolds involved with semi-regular starts against left-handed pitching (Murphy is unlikely to be forced into a strict platoon).

Murphy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies will withhold two of their lefty-hitting regulars in Murphy and David Dahl from the starting nine with southpaw Derek Holland on the bump for the series finale. Mark Reynolds will handle Murphy's usual duties at first base and bat cleanup.

Murphy is not in the lineup Wednesday against lefty Derek Holland and the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy had only missed two games since returning from the injured list in late April, both while dealing with a tight back. It doesn't appear that he'll be in a platoon role, but any days off he does receive will likely come against lefties. Mark Reynolds gets the start at first base.

Murphy (back) is back in the lineup Saturday against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy missed a pair of starts with lower-back tightness, though he did appear off the bench Friday. He'll bat third and play first base in Saturday's contest.

Murphy is dealing with lower-back tightness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

This helps explain why Murphy is out of the lineup for a second consecutive day. The issue isn't thought to be anything too serious, as the veteran infielder is expected to rejoin the lineup Saturday. Mark Reynolds is starting at first base in his stead Friday.

Murphy remains out of the lineup Friday against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy sits for the second game in a row. It's possible that he's dealing with an unreported injury, as a performance-related absence makes little sense, since he posted a 1.001 OPS in seven straight starts prior to sitting Wednesday. Mark Reynolds will again start at first base.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies will give a pair of veterans (Murphy and Ian Desmond) a breather in the day game after the night game, with Mark Reynolds and David Dahl filling in for them at first base and center field, respectively. Since returning from a fractured left index finger April 24, Murphy has gone 8-for-28 with two home runs and three doubles to go with a 5:4 BB:K.