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White Sox Trade for Pitcher Murphy in Red Sox Deal

11/19/2025

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  • The Chicago White Sox acquired left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox on November 18, 2025 for minor league catcher Ronny Hernandez.
  • Murphy, 27, posted a 3.12 ERA over 34.2 innings in 2025 after Tommy John surgery.
  • This marks the third White Sox–Red Sox deal in two years.
  • Red Sox aim to clear roster space before the Rule 5 draft while acquiring Hernandez, who hit .251 in Single-A.