Winnipeg Goldeyes outfielder Max Murphy. (DAVE MAHUSSIER PHOTO)
Max is back! The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed veteran outfielder Max Murphy for the 2026 American Association season.
The Minnesota native, 33, returns to the Goldeyes for a sixth season. In 2025, he hit .277 with 15 home runs and 62 runs batted in, leading the club in the latter two categories.
“I’m stating the obvious, but we’re very excited Max is back on board for another season,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins, in a release.
“He’s one of the all-time greats of this organization and in the league, and he’s still got a lot of good baseball left in him. He’s also a great leader for this team and someone who really sets the tone in the clubhouse.”
Murphy became the club’s all-time leader in home runs after he hit his 93rd in a June 11 contest against the Chicago Dogs last season. That mark surpassed franchise great Reggie Abercrombie, who hit 92 round-trippers in his Goldeyes career.
Murphy added to his franchise-best mark, finishing the season with 102. He also appears primed to become the team’s all-time RBI leader in 2026, as he sits just six behind Abercrombie (393).
Winnipeg now has nine players under contract for the 2026 season.
Murphy to Return for Sixth Season With Goldeyes
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