SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies catcher Tom Murphy, once a near-lock to start the season on Colorado’s roster, will instead miss four to six weeks after suffering a hairline fracture in his right forearm, manager Bud Black said Tuesday.
Murphy broke his arm Saturday in a game against the Cubs when he collided with Anthony Rizzo’s bat while trying to throw to second base on a steal attempt. The ball flew into center field and Rizzo was called for interference. Murphy played through several more innings before he left on a pre-planned schedule.
His injury was only discovered later.