Murphy went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 6-0 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy homered for his second straight game with his second-inning solo shot Monday. He later walked and scored on a sacrifice fly by Ramon Laureano in the seventh. Murphy also hit a two-RBI single in the eighth to provide the Athletics with some insurance runs. The catcher is slashing .231/.341/.423 with four homers, nine RBI and 11 runs scored in 30 games this season.

Murphy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's seventh-inning solo shot off Padres starter Garrett Richards got the Athletics within two runs, but that was as close as it got. In the ninth, Tony Kemp pinch hit for Murphy and flied out to end the game. Through 29 contests, Murphy has three homers, six RBI and nine runs scored across 87 plate appearances.

Murphy is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has been the clear primary catcher for the Athletics this season, starting 24 of the team's 36 games thus far. Jonah Heim, who took over the backup job in late August, makes his third start of the year Saturday.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy started the first game and went 0-for-2, so it's hardly a surprise he's on the bench for the nightcap. Jonah Heim will work behind the plate in Game 2 for the A's.

Murphy isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy went 1-for-7 with one RBI and five strikeouts over the past two games, and he'll take a seat Tuesday. Jonah Heim will make his major-league debut at catcher in his place.

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

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will head back to the bench after four consecutive starts behind the dish. Austin Allen will get his routine start at catcher in Murphy's absence Saturday.

Murphy is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy hits the bench for the second time in the last three games and the fourth time in the last eight contests. Austin Allen gets the nod behind the plate in his absence.

Murphy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a win over the Giants on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy did not start the contest, coming on as a pinch hitter for fellow catcher Austin Allen in the sixth inning. Murphy grounded out in his first at-bat, but he led off the ninth inning with a home run to center field to kick off Oakland's comeback from a three-run deficit. The long ball was the first for Murphy since he went deep against the Angels on July 26.

Murphy isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

After catching in the Athletics' 10-inning win Friday, he'll get a breather for the second game of the series. Austin Allen will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Murphy is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy started four of the past five games and will head to the bench after going 3-for-14 with one run and one RBI. Austin Allen will work behind the plate Tuesday for the A's.