Tom Murphy (C, COL) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

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OWNED IN: 9% of leagues

ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy has only appeared in nine games at the MLB level this season. However, he has looked solid in his small sample size and could be in line for more playing time. In his nine games, however, Murphy has hit .306 with six RBI and four doubles. This comes after a strong stint in Triple-A where he hit .289 with 16 home runs and 45 RBI over 49 games.

Murphy's call up came on the heels of starting catcher Chris Iannetta's struggles. Iannetta is hitting an unimpressive .234 with five home runs and 18 RBI on the season, however, he is hitting just .167 over his last seven games and .214 over his last 14 with no other counting stats. Murphy offers much more offensive firepower and as the Rockies continue to struggle, he could earn more starts over Iannetta.

The Rockies as a whole are one of the best offensive teams in the league, currently sitting sixth in the MLB in runs scored. While they do not play any games in the daunted Coors Field in Week 14, Murphy should still have an opportunity to shine.

Murphy should have an opportunity to earn more playing time if his performance from Triple-A translates to the MLB. Any player in the Rockies lineup is worth rostering, and Murphy will not remain at just 9% owned for long.