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Murdock Today
By the People, for the People
Royals Reacquire Pitcher Noah Murdock
The 25-year-old right-hander was traded back to Kansas City after a brief stint with the Athletics.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Kansas City Royals have reacquired pitcher Noah Murdock, a 25-year-old right-hander, after he was traded to the Oakland Athletics earlier this year. Murdock was sent back to the Royals on Monday as part of a transaction between the two MLB clubs.
Why it matters
Murdock was a promising young prospect in the Royals' farm system before being traded away, so his return to Kansas City could signal the team's plans to give him another chance to develop at the major league level.
The details
Murdock was originally drafted by the Royals in the 4th round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with Kansas City in 2021 and appeared in 12 games, posting a 5.40 ERA. In February 2022, he was traded to the Athletics, where he spent the 2022 season pitching in the minors. Now, the Royals have brought Murdock back, likely hoping he can regain the promise he showed as a top pitching prospect in their system.
- Murdock was drafted by the Royals in the 4th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
- Murdock made his MLB debut with the Royals in 2021, appearing in 12 games.
- In February 2022, Murdock was traded from the Royals to the Athletics.
- On February 13, 2026, Murdock was returned from the Athletics to the Royals.
The players
Noah Murdock
A 25-year-old right-handed pitcher who was originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2018 and made his MLB debut with the team in 2021 before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2022.
Kansas City Royals
A Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri that competes in the American League Central division.
Oakland Athletics
A Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California that competes in the American League West division.
What’s next
The Royals will likely give Murdock a chance to compete for a spot on their 2026 Opening Day roster during Spring Training.
The takeaway
Murdock's return to the Royals organization shows the team still believes in his potential as a major league pitcher, and they are willing to give him another opportunity to develop at the big league level after a brief stint with the Athletics.
