Christopher Morel - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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JUNE 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mets reach Minor League deal with veteran Morel (reports) The Mets have agreed to a Minor League deal with veteran slugger Christopher Morel, according to reports by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman a...

JUNE 30 • MLB.COM

Inks minor-league deal with Mets The Mets signed Morel to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Morel was released by the Marlins last week after slashing an ugly .162/.219/.206 with a 38.4 percent strikeout rate across 73 plate appearances. The 27-year-old will report to Triple-A Syracuse for the time being, and his contract contains multiple opt-outs that he can exercise if he's not promoted to the majors by a certain date.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Marlins The Marlins released Morel on Friday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Morel was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville after clearing waivers Thursday, but the organization has now decided to part ways with him entirely. The 27-year-old outfielder slashed .162/.219/.206 across 73 plate appearances with Miami, but he should still be able to attract a minor-league deal in free agency.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Triple-A Morel was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

Impact Morel was designated for assignment by Miami on Sunday, and after going unclaimed on waivers, he will now report to Jacksonville. The 27-year-old has struggled to a .162 average with three doubles, one RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base over 68 at-bats in 22 contests with the Marlins this season.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners should be first in line for former Cubs slugging prodigy DFA'd by Marlins Christopher Morel needs a fresh start after the Marlins cut him loose. Given how badly the need a righty bat, the Mariners should be willing...

JUNE 22 • SODOMOJO.COM

Impatient Marlins welcome back Griffin Conine, DFA disappointing Christopher Morel | Sporting News Florida had been eager to get Conine back in the lineup and move on from Morel.

JUNE 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyle Stowers homers and Marlins beat Giants 2-1

Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López’s go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Marlins designate infielder Christopher Morel for assignment, place slugger Liam Hicks on IL

The Miami Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list before their game against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Conine reinstated from IL; Morel designated for assignment MIAMI -- The Marlins reinstated Griffin Conine from the 60-day injured list and designated for assignment Christopher Morel as the correspon...

JUNE 21 • MLB.COM

Designated for assignment The Marlins designated Morel for assignment Sunday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact The Marlins will finally cut Morel loose after posting a .162/.219/.206 slash line with a 38.4 percent strikeout rate through 73 plate appearances. He joined Miami on a one-year, $2 million contract in December, and he seems likely to clear waivers since the claiming team would be on the hook for his remaining salary.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

The First Baseman That Solves a Contending Marlins' Offensive Dilemma The Miami Marlins had hoped Christopher Morel would be a cheap solution to their first base dilemma in 2026.

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

Not in Saturday's lineup Morel is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Rays on Saturday.

Impact Even though the Rays are sending southpaw Shane McClanahan to the mound, the right-hitting Morel will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while Leo Jimenez serves as the Marlins' designated hitter and Javier Sanoja starts at third base. Morel has seen a noticeable decline in his playing time due to his struggles at the plate, with the 26-year-old slashing .172/.232/.219 with one steal, one RBI and a 39.1 percent strikeout rate across 69 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

Heriberto Hernández hit a grand slam off Devin Williams in the ninth inning for his first big league walk-off hit, giving the Miami Marlins a 4-0 win and a three-game sweep of the...

MAY 24 • 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

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Kyle Stowers homers and Marlins beat Giants 2-1

Marlins designate infielder Christopher Morel for assignment, place slugger Liam Hicks on IL

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

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