Infielder Daniel Murphy has been purchased by the Los Angeles Angels organization, according to a statement released by The Long Island Ducks. He will report to the team’s Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake, Utah.

 

“Daniel made the most of his time with the Ducks,” said Ducks president and general manager Michael Pfaff. “We want to thank him for his hard work with the Flock, congratulate him on this exciting opportunity and wish him the best of luck with the Angels.”

 

Murphy played in 37 games with the Ducks. He departs tied for fourth in the Atlantic League with 47 hits, sixth in batting average (.331) and 10th in on-base percentage (.410), all of which lead the Flock. He compiled a 16-game hitting streak from May 16-June 1, the longest hitting streak by a Duck this season, and a 19-game on-base streak from May 12-June 1.

 

The 38-year-old becomes the second member of the 2023 Ducks to have his contract purchased by a Major League organization. He joins right-handed pitcher Brett Kennedy, whose contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds on May 13 and went to Triple-A Louisville.

 

Murphy has 12 seasons of Major League experience in his professional career, including the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies. The three-time National League All-Star has played in 1,452 big league games, posting a .296 batting average with 138 home runs and 735 RBIs.