Former Mets, Nationals Star Daniel Murphy Attempting Comeback
Former New York Mets and Washington Nationals standout Daniel Murphy is attempting a comeback, having signed on with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.
Murphy, who will turn 38 in less than a week, last played in the COVID-shortened 2020 season with the Rockies and has also seen a short time with the Cubs (2018).
He earned his stripes in the National League East where he played for the Mets from 2008-2015, helping the Mets advance to the World Series in 2015, where they lost to the Royals. He was a career .288 hitter in seven seasons with the Mets and became a fan favorite.
After his tenure in New York, he signed a three-year deal with the Nationals. He became a two-time all-star with Washington (2016-2017) and finished second in MVP voting in 2016. He hit .347 in 2016 and led the Major Leagues in doubles in both of those seasons.
He was traded in the latter stages of 2018 to the Cubs, where he hit .297 in 35 games. He then signed with Colorado after the 2018 season.
Per the above article, Murphy released a statement discussing his desire for a comeback.
“This game is part of my soul, and my passion for playing grew as great as ever when I discovered certain things that I believe will enable me to be productive on the field again."
Hopefully Murphy is able to complete his comeback and hopefully he is healthy enough to do it. Leg injuries hampered the end of his career. He had knee surgery in 2018.
It will be interesting to see which position Murphy attempts to play. He was most notably a second baseman (837 games) but also played 364 games at first. He spent time in the OF as well, and there's always DH.
The Long Island Ducks season begins April 28. The Ducks also have former Met infielder Ruben Tejada on the roster.
