Tom Murphy (C, COL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy is hitting .271 with one home run, eight RBI and three runs scored over 22 major league games in 2018. Prior to his call-up, Murphy was batting .286 with 16 home runs, 46 RBI and 34 runs scored in 50 Triple-A games. Murphy has proven he can hit the ball with impressive power potential.

The only problem, is that the Rockies currently have both Chris Iannetta and Tony Wolters on the roster. Iannetta has hit a weak .224 this season, however, he provides the Rockies with a strong defensive catcher who can help mold the young Colorado rotation. Wolters is hitting an even worse .154 on the year and it looks as if Murphy may have jumped him on the catcher hierarchy.

Iannetta was forced from the team's game on Tuesday with a wrist injury, leading to a Murphy start. If Iannetta is forced to miss more time, it appears that Murphy, not Wolters, would earn more starts behind the plate.

Murphy is the best offensive catcher on a Rockies team that is known for their offense. If he is given more playing time, he could become a solid fantasy catcher in deeper 12-man leagues. Currently it's unknown if that playing time will come, making him a risky gamble in all leagues.