Were we willing to include Murphy, or was the inclusion of both Murphy and Ozuna what killed the deal. I don’t think them asking for him means we were willing to move him in that deal.We reportedly were willing to give up Murphy in a Devers trade. So regardless what happens at the deadline, I don't think Murphy will be on the 2026 squad barring a major injury to Baldwin over the next 3 months.
Murphy should absolutely be on the block and he appears to be heating up at the right time. He should be able to bring back either an MLB ready starter or a SS.
I suspect he is available, but to fill a need, not just get a DH bat.