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Padres turn to Adrian Morejon in series opener against the Giants To this point, Adrian Morejon has primarily served as a reliever in his brief big league career. But on Monday, he'll get the ball in the se...

APRIL 6, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

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APRIL 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Tingler taps Darvish as Padres' opening day starter

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MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

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MARCH 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Moves closer to rotation role Morejon allowed two runs over 3.2 innings in Thursday's Cactus League contest versus Oakland, yielding four hits and two walks while striking out one. He is the "clear favorite" to...

Impact Morejon is among a group of pitchers vying for a rotation spot that is looking likely to open as a result of Dinelson Lamet's (elbow) probable absence at the start of the campaign. Morejon appears to have an inside track on the role thanks to a solid spring in which he has notched a 3.38 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB over 10.2 innings. The 22-year-old also has an advantage by virtue of already having started six games in his brief big-league career.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis Jr., Padres make baseball fun again in San Diego

Baseball is fun again in San Diego, where the Padres are heading into one of their most anticipated seasons ever

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Impressive again Saturday Morejon hurled three innings in Saturday's Cactus League contest versus Arizona, allowing one run on four hits and no walks while striking out five.

Impact Morejon surrendered a leadoff home run to Ketel Marte, but he had little trouble with the Diamondbacks thereafter. The southpaw has allowed only two runs through seven innings this spring while striking out 10. His six walks are worrisome, but Morejon eased some of that concern by refusing to yield a free pass Saturday. The 22-year-old is expected to break camp with San Diego, though his role has yet to be laid out. Morejon is in contention for a rotation spot, but he could also function in a multiple-inning relief role.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers

New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker

MARCH 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains rotation option Morejon is a candidate for a rotation role to begin the campaign, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact There is some question about whether Dinelson Lamet (elbow) will re ready by the start of the campaign, which could open the door for one of the Padres' young pitchers to temporarily claim a rotation spot. Morejon might be the favorite in that scenario given that his theoretical competitors for the role (MacKenzie Gore and Ryan Weathers) have each yet to throw a regular-season big-league inning. Morejon has thus far allowed only one run over four innings this spring while racking up five strikeouts, though his six walks are a concern.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting spring opener Morejon will start San Diego's first Cactus League game Sunday against Seattle, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Morejon doesn't currently project to be among San Diego's top five starters, the team has decided to stretch him out to start during camp. There's a decent likelihood the Padres will use a six-man rotation to kick off the campaign, and Morejon would be a top candidate to start games in that scenario. As such, his performance during spring training could set up his opportunities in 2021.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres are eyeing Adrian Morejon for needed rotation depth A major storyline to follow not only for Padres fans but MLB fans everywhere this season will be how pitching staffs hold up while readjusti...

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Will be stretched as starter Morejon is likely to spend the beginning of spring camp stretching into a starter, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Morejon split time last season between the bullpen and the rotation, though he never went longer than three innings. His high pitch count came in a postseason start against the Dodgers, when he threw 50 pitches and allowed three earned runs over two innings. Morejon has started each of his 43 minor-league appearances, however, and San Diego clearly sees him as a rotation option in the long term. The left-hander is likely to open the season in the big-league bullpen but could be in line to shift to the rotation if a need arises.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego Padres Adrian Morejon Ready For Breakout Season in 2021 While the San Diego Padres' newest acquisitions have garnered all the attention, do not forget about prospect Adrian Morejon. The San Diego...

JANUARY 13, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Struggles in short outing Morejon picked up the loss as the opener in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks in just two innings while striking ou...

Impact The brief outing was seemingly the plan all along, as Morejon had averaged 2.03 innings per appearance in his 11 previous outings this season. He retired the side in the first inning but struggled in the second, allowing three baserunners and one run. He stayed in the game to start the third but allowed both of the first two batters to reach base, both of whom would come around to score. It was a disappointing outing for the talented young lefty, but the mere fact that he was trusted to open the game with the Padres' season on the line indicates how highly the team thinks of him.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to win ALDS

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Los Angeles looks to sweep San Diego in NLDS

The Dodgers will take a 2-0 series lead into Game 3 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting Game 3 Morejon will start Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday, Bob Scanlan of FOX Sports San Diego reports.

Impact The 21-year-old will take the mound with the Padres' season potentially on the line. Morejon won't operate as a traditional starter as his highest pitch count this season was 41 pitches, but he should be able to cover a few innings if he's effective. The left-hander has provided three scoreless frames in the playoffs and had a 4.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB over 19.1 innings during the regular season.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bellinger robs Padres as Dodgers hold on for 2-0 NLDS lead

Cody Bellinger homered and robbed Fernando Tatis Jr. of a go-ahead shot, and Joe Kelly got the final out with the bases loaded in a tension-filled ninth inning as the Los Angeles D...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS

Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

9 Padres pitchers blank Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3, reach NLDS

. Stammen and eight fellow relievers combined on a four-hitter in a brilliant, record-setting effort that sent the Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Friday night in the deci...

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Fans four in short outing Morejon allowed one run on three hits across 2.2 innings Sunday, striking out four in the win over the Giants. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The only major blemish against Morejon on Sunday was a solo homer by Mauricio Dubon in the second inning. He threw 25 of 40 pitches for strikes and tied his season high with four strikeouts. He finished the regular season with a 4.66 ERA over 19.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Morejon is listed as the Padres' starter for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The lefty will make his ninth appearance (fourth start) in San Diego's regular-season finale with Mike Clevinger (biceps) injured and Garrett Richards shifted to the bullpen. Morejon has not pitched more than three innings in an appearance this season. He should make the postseason roster in a long-relief role after turning in a 4.86 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB in his first 16.2 innings of 2020.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smyly expected to start as San Francisco hosts San Diego

The Padres will start Adrian Morejon on Sunday and the Giants are expected to counter with Drew Smyly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Clevinger suddenly pulled after 1 inning, Pads fall to Halos

The Padres might have suffered a blow to the front of their playoff rotation when right-hander Mike Clevinger was pulled after only one inning in his start against the Los Angeles...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

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