SAN DIEGO–Tom Murphy didn’t have much of a chance to crack the Giants’ Opening Day roster.
Barring an injury or surprise decision to keep three catchers on the team, Murphy was destined to hit the waiver wire shortly after the Giants found him there on Monday.
The Giants announced Tuesday that Murphy would not make the club, but a tenure in San Francisco that lasted fewer than 48 hours was not completely insignificant. After acquiring Murphy for free, the Giants announced Friday that he was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league pitcher Jesus Ozoria.