Overview
- Murphy remains under contract through 2026 with no announced extension after a franchise-best 97–65 season and an NLCS appearance in 2025.
- He captured NL Manager of the Year in 2024 and 2025, boosting his market value as his deal approaches its final season.
- The scenario recalls Craig Counsell’s 2023 departure to the Cubs on a five-year, $40 million deal after his contract expired.
- ESPN notes MLB managers are generally paid below top NFL and NBA coaches, with elite salaries around $8 million and some new hires near $1 million, influencing timing and leverage.
- Murphy has expressed a desire to stay in Milwaukee, while league observers expect outside interest to grow as the calendar advances.