Murphy was traded to the Twins on Tuesday in exchange for Aaron Hicks.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins may have just landed their starting catcher for 2016, but it came at a steep price, as Hicks was just starting to tap into his massive potential. Kurt Suzuki is still under contract, but after he got on base at just a .296 clip last year Murphy probably represents an overall upgrade. Murphy's splits are pretty even in terms of batting average and OBP, although he has hit for much more power against southpaws. In just 172 plate appearances last season Murphy slashed .277/.327/.406 with three homers, and could represent a Francisco Cervelli-esque bargain on draft day in 2016.

Murphy took grounders at first base Tuesday, the NY Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

With rookie Greg Bird struggling against left-handed pitching and Mark Teixeira out for the season, the Yankees are looking for a right-handed option to potentially see some starts at first base. If the team feels comfortable enough with Murphy's defensive abilities, he could draw a start there either in the final week of the regular season or in the postseason.

Murphy had a nice day at the dish Monday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

EDGE Analysis

The backup catcher has had a productive season for the Yankees, hitting .282 with 14 RBI and three home runs. Murphy now has two home runs in his last three games.

Murphy went 1-for-5 with his second home run of the season in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

It was just Murphy's first start in the last seven games, as the Yankees are less likely to give starter Brian McCann a day off down the stretch locked in a tight division race. The 24-year-old is hitting a decent .276, while his two homers and 12 RBI both mark personal-bests in his second year serving as the backup option behind the plate.

Murphy went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday was the third start in the last four games behind the plate for the 24-year-old, but the Yankees just appear to be trying to keep starter Brian McCann rested for the home stretch. Murphy is slashing a respectable .273/.305/.372, but won't see regular playing time, barring any injuries.

Murphy went 3-for-4 with the game-winning two-run double against the Orioles on Sunday. Murphy got off to a slow start at the plate, but Sunday was by far his most productive day of the season. Serving as Brian McCann's backup though, Murphy likely won't help out fantasy owners in most formats.

Murphy went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the A's. After posting surprisingly strong numbers at the plate in 2014, Murphy has struggled this season, as he's slashing just .205/.267/.333 with 13 strikeouts in 19 games. Still, the 24-year-old figures to remain the backup option to Brian McCann behind the plate, though he usually won't see more than just a couple starts per week.

Murphy is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. Murphy will get the start Wednesday in place of Brian McCann, who is getting the day off. Murphy has seen limited action this season, but he is 5-for-16 (.313) with three doubles and an RBI. He will hit seventh against Rays starter Drew Smyly.

Murphy has apparently won the backup catcher job with Austin Romine designated for assignment, the New York Daily News reports. Muprhy hit .246/.292/.397 with six homers in 59 games at Triple-A last year. He'll offer a little bit of pop as a backup catcher, but not uch else with the bat.

Murphy struck out in his only at bat in Sunday's Grapefruit League win over the Phillies. Murphy has been competing with Austin Romine for the backup catching duties behind Brian McCann, with the loser of the competition likely headed to Triple-A. The 23-year-old was looked at as the slight favorite entering camp, but Murphy has gotten off to a slow start in the spring, going just 2-for-18 in eight appearances, so he may have to hit better down the stretch to earn the big league position.