As Kyler Murray faces release from the Arizona Cardinals ahead of the new NFL season, the Oakland A’s remain open to the possibility of his return to professional baseball. Murray was initially drafted ninth overall by the A’s in the 2018 MLB Draft before ultimately pursuing a career as an NFL quarterback. With his football future uncertain, the A’s continue to welcome discussions about Murray’s potential comeback to Major League Baseball.
Oakland A’s Offer Encouragement Despite Murray’s NFL Commitment
David Forst, the general manager of the Oakland A’s, expressed confidence in Murray’s NFL prospects but emphasized that the team is ready to entertain any interest Murray might have in resuming his baseball career. Forst told MLB.com,
“Kyler is an elite NFL quarterback and I’m sure there are plenty of opportunities for him to continue his football career. That said, he and his baseball representatives know that we’re always open to him exploring a return to baseball with the A’s if that time ever comes.”
Murray, who signed a $4.6 million contract with the A’s shortly after being drafted in 2018, had the flexibility to complete his college football career with Oklahoma before joining the baseball team. However, in early 2019, he publicly announced his decision to focus entirely on football, stating on Twitter, “Moving forward, I am firmly and fully committing my life and time to becoming an NFL quarterback. Football has been my love and passion my entire
