Ex-Mets hero Daniel Murphy gets minor league deal with new team

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Daniel Murphy, who starred for the New York Mets a few years ago, has found his way back into a major league organization as he signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.

Murphy, 38, was ripping up the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball with the Long Island Ducks when he signed the deal to try to make the Angels’ main roster. He was hitting .331 in 37 games for the Ducks. He hasn’t played in the majors since 2020 with the Colorado Rockies.

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Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy catches a ball to force an out against the San Francisco Giants, Aug. 5, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

He had planned to retire after the pandemic-impacted season but the three-time All-Star appears to have reconsidered.

"Honestly, I didn’t know until a week or so ago that he was playing," Angels manager Phil Nevin said Monday before the team’s game against the Texas Rangers. "It sounds like he looks good. He’s been swinging the bat. We’ll see what we got when he goes out and plays."

The Ducks said Murphy would report to Triple-A Salt Lake, but the Angels didn’t immediately confirm where he would be sent.

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Colorado Rockies pinch-hitter Daniel Murphy celebrates after his walkoff RBI-single off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen, Aug. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

"I just heard about it a little while ago. Yeah, it’s a depth thing. I know he’s been swinging well in the independent league. I’m fond of those guys that come from the independent leagues.