Tom Murphy's 2025 season is shelved after a spinal injury, and he alleges Giants medical care was malpractice. He says a back issue was misdiagnosed, tests followed late, and injections may have targeted the wrong disc, forcing a long rehab in New York. Murphy, who signed a 2-year deal in 2023, will head into free agency at season's end, with SF's public outreach to him notably absent, leaving fantasy managers uneasy about catcher depth and future upside.

With limited MLB action since signing, Murphy's absence creates a shake in the Giants' catching landscape. The mystery around his recovery timeline and the uncertain 2026 return window adds risk to drafts and waiver plans, as managers weigh the potential for a comeback against health history and organizational signals from San Francisco.