Overview
- Murphy announced Saturday that he will have back surgery on the team's Thursday off-day to treat a ruptured disc identified by an expedited MRI.
- The ruptured disc followed a sudden flare of severe pain on the team's trip to Las Vegas that left Murphy unable to stand upright and accelerated his care.
- Murphy still has hip surgery scheduled for July 13 at the start of the All-Star break and said he does not expect either procedure to force him to miss games.
- During the recent pain episode pitching coach Chris Hook temporarily handled mid-inning pitching decisions, showing how the staff will cover specific in-game duties if needed.
- Murphy is 67, a two-time National League Manager of the Year, and he makes the move while the Brewers lead the NL Central, leaving the club focused on short-term continuity and his quick return.