Christopher Morel - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Roster spot in jeopardy Morel could be released if he doesn't begin hitting soon, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Signed to a modest one-year contract this offseason and asked to transition from the outfield to first base, Morel had his campaign put on pause by an Opening Day oblique strain, but the 26-year-old had contributed very little since coming off the IL in late April. Over 63 plate appearances this season, Morel is slashing .169/.222/.220 with zero homers and a 3:23 BB:K. Clearing him off the roster would potentially open up a spot for top prospect Kemp Alderman (wrist), who has been getting work at first base at Triple-A Jacksonville -- although it was a collision at first base while playing defense that led to his current wrist injury. In the meantime, Connor Norby and Liam Hicks will be the primary options at 1B for Miami while Morel tries to find his swing.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hernández's walk-off grand slam against Williams gives Marlins 4-0 win, 3-game sweep of Mets

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taking seat Saturday Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Morel has slashed just .163/.212/.204 across 52 plate appearances this month, so the Marlins will keep him on the bench Saturday against tough righty Freddy Peralta. While Morel sits, Liam Hicks will work as Miami's designated hitter, putting Connor Norby at first base and Graham Pauley at third.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Did Dubón lose the ball? Nope, he's just pulling off a run-saving deke MIAMI -- It was a risky gamble from Mauricio Dubón, but one that may have saved the Braves a run on Tuesday afternoon at loanDepot park. Wit...

MAY 19 • MLB.COM

Heading to bench Monday Morel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact With Griffin Conine (hamstring) still stuck on the injured list and with Agustin Ramirez and Graham Pauley recently getting optioned to the minors, the Marlins have an opening in their everyday lineup, but Morel hasn't yet seized control of it. Since coming off the injured list April 27, Morel has started in 12 of the Marlins' ensuing 20 games and has slashed .146/.205/.171 with no home runs, one stolen base, two runs and one RBI. Until his production improves, Morel is likely to be used in a part-time role.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Morel will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 0-for-4 during the first game of the series Friday. His absence will open a spot in the lineup for Javier Sanoja to bat seventh while starting at third base.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to bench Wednesday Morel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Morel had started five of the Marlins' past six games, but he went just 1-for-17 with a 1:7 BB:K over that stretch. Though a path exists for him to see everyday playing time after Graham Pauley was recently demoted to Triple-A Jacksonville, Morel may have to pick up the pace at the dish in order to take full control of a regular spot in the lineup.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact in Sunday's win Morel went 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Getting the start at DH and batting sixth, Morel produced his first RBI and first steal as a member of the Marlins. The 26-year-old was signed this offseason to potentially fill a hole at first base, a position he'd never played before in the majors, but an oblique strain in late March delayed the implementation of that plan. In nine games since being activated from the IL, Morel has appeared four times at first base and four times at DH, batting .179 (5-for-28) with a 2:11 BB:K.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel's go-ahead single lifts Marlins past Nationals 5-2

Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday afternoon

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Idle Saturday Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Morel will get a breather Saturday after making three consecutive starts, during which he went 0-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts. Liam Hicks will work as the Marlins' designated hitter with Morel on the bench while Connor Norby starts at first and Leo Jimenez covers third.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Looks stuck in part-time role Morel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact After being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Morel ended up making just one start during the Marlins' three-game series in Los Angeles. Though he had appeared to secure the everyday gig at first base coming out of spring training before straining his left oblique right before the Marlins' Opening Day game, Morel looks like he'll have to settle for a part-time role now that he's healthy again. Connor Norby has served as the Marlins' primary first baseman this season amid Morel's extended absence and has provided an adequate .722 OPS over 105 plate appearances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in season debut Morel went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact Activated from the injured list Monday after an oblique strain delayed the start of his 2026 campaign, Morel got the start at first base Tuesday and batted eighth in his Marlins debut. The 26-year-old was expected to be the team's primary first baseman back in the spring, but Connor Norby has worked his way into the picture in his absence. The two both hit right-handed, so a platoon is unlikely, but they could split the workload until one of them seizes the starting gig with a hot streak.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Morel reinstated from IL; Hernández optioned to Triple-A LOS ANGELES -- The Marlins returned from rehab and reinstated from the 10-day injured list first baseman Christopher Morel and optioned outf...

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Expected to be activated Monday Morel (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Dodgers, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Morel is finally ready to make his Marlins debut after going down with a left oblique strain in late March. He participated in four rehab contests with Triple-A Jacksonville, going 3-for-14 with a 2:5 BB:K. Morel was slated to be Miami's primary first baseman before getting hurt and should still play there a lot. However, Morel will face competition from Connor Norby, Liam Hicks and Kyle Stowers for reps at the position.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers take on the Marlins in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Miami Marlins to begin a three-game series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Giants and Marlins meet, winner secures 3-game series

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Marlins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants play in game 2 of series

The Miami Marlins bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Giants take on the Marlins in first of 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants begin a three-game series at home against the Miami Marlins on Friday

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Marlins and Cardinals meet, winner secures 3-game series

The Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Morel begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville MIAMI – The Marlins announced Christopher Morel would begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday night in Gwinnett, Ga....

APRIL 21 • MLB.COM

Kicking off rehab assignment Morel (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Morel is set to play five innings at first base in what will be his first game action since he went down with a left oblique strain in late March. He'll need a handful of rehab contests before rejoining the Marlins' active roster. Morel was slated to be Miami's primary first baseman before getting hurt.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins play the Cardinals leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Closing in on rehab assignment Morel (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville during the upcoming week, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Morel was slated to start at first base in the Marlins' March 27 season opener versus the Rockies, only to be scratched shortly before the game due to a left oblique strain and then landing on the injured list a day later. The 26-year-old was given an estimated 4-to-6-week recovery timeline and looks to be eyeing a return on the short end of that window. Morel will presumably remain with Jacksonville throughout the upcoming week to pick up at-bats and regain timing at the plate, but he looks like he'll have a shot at returning from the IL before the end of April. Once he's reinstated, Morel may face competition for starts at first base from Connor Norby, though Norby could also move across the diamond and unseat the struggling Graham Pauley as the Marlins' primary third baseman.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers take 4-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins

The Milwaukee Brewers will try to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the Miami Marlins

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Brewers aim to keep win streak alive against the Marlins

The Milwaukee Brewers seek to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Miami Marlins

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

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