CLEVELAND: The Indians reportedly traded outfielder David Murphy to the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday night.
Murphy was a late scratch from the Indians’ lineup before their game against Kansas City and had been connected with the Angels in trade talks for several days.
Murphy was making $6 million this season with a $7 million club option ($500,000 buyout) for next season. The Angels had been in the market for outfield help and recently acquired Shane Victorino from Boston and David DeJesus from Tampa Bay.
Murphy this season is hitting .296 with five home runs and 27 RBI in 206 at-bats.