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Rays host the Blue Jays on 3-game home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays meet in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Not in Thursday's lineup Morel is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Red Sox.

Impact Morel had started the last two games after missing the two contests prior to that with a sore Achilles. His absence from the lineup Thursday appears to be a routine day off. Most of Morel's playing time lately has come in left field, but Dylan Carlson will handle that spot for the Rays on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox meet in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Tuesday Morel (Achilles) will start in left field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game versus the Red Sox.

Impact Morel missed each of the last two contests with right Achilles discomfort, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go as the Rays open a series against the Red Sox. Each of Morel's last three starts have been in left field after he had previously only played second base since joining Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absence continuing Sunday Morel (Achilles) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Guardians.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Morel after he exited Friday's contest due to right Achilles discomfort. He'll also have Monday's team off day to help in his recovery before Tuesday's series opener versus Boston.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Morel (Achilles) is not in Saturday's lineup against Cleveland.

Impact Morel was forced to exit Friday's game after suffering a leg injury while running the bases. The injury isn't believed to be serious, but Morel will get at least one more day to rest.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays face the Guardians with 2-0 series lead

The Tampa Bay Rays bring a 2-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Exits with injury Morel was removed from Friday's game versus Cleveland due to right Achilles discomfort, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Morel appeared to tweak his lower leg while turning back to first base after hitting a single in the third inning, and he ended up getting pulled for a pinch runner. The severity of his injury remains unknown, though it's possible the Rays give him a day or two off in order to properly recover.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of extra-base hits Morel went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple and an RBI on Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Morel got off to a slow start with the Rays but has managed at least one hit in 13 of his last 20 games. He's still lacked power in that span (.368 slugging percentage), so his multiple extra-base hit effort was an encouraging sign. Morel has lost some playing time of late, but is benefitting from Brandon Lowe's (finger) ongoing absence.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4

Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eigh...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Phillies play the Rays in first of 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies open a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Morel isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Despite recording a base hit in six of his last seven games, Morel will now sit down for the third time in Tampa Bay's last four contests. Yandy Diaz will instead serve as the Rays' DH while Austin Shenton starts at first base and bats ninth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles play the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Sitting Friday Morel is not in Friday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact This is only Morel's second time out of the lineup in the last 10 games, even though he is hitting .191 with 42 strikeouts and three home runs in 31 games since getting traded to Tampa Bay. Jose Caballero draws the start at second base while Taylor Walls mans shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays play the Twins with 2-1 series lead

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Absent from Tampa Bay lineup Morel is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins.

Impact It's a routine day off for Morel, who had started each of the previous eight tilts. Brandon Lowe will cover second base and Junior Caminero will be in the designated hitter slot for the Rays.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Twins to start 4-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins to start a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Excels in leadoff spot Morel went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Padres.

Impact Morel led off for the first time as a Ray, stepping into the role in the absence of Yandy Diaz (knee). Morel played a key role in rallies in the second and fourth innings, giving him at least one hit in seven of his last 10 starts. In that span, he's gone 10-for-39 with a 38 percent strikeout rate, though he's still managed three RBI and six runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in leadoff spot Morel went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays open 3-game series with the Padres

The Tampa Bay Rays host the San Diego Padres to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Mariners meet the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Seattle Mariners play the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Not in Sunday's lineup Morel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Morel posted a .907 OPS while starting the past seven games but will sit for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Yandy Diaz will receive a turn at designated hitter while Brandon Lowe shifts to first base and Jose Caballero starts at second.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers host the Rays on home winning streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Lifts homer in loss Morel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Morel has four multi-hit efforts over his last seven games. His homer Friday was his first in all of August, and he's batting a meager .176 (12-for-68) over 18 contests this month. Morel is still getting steady playing time since he was traded form the Cubs, but he's yet to do much with it. For the season, he has a .196/.298/.363 slash line with 21 homers, 55 RBI, 51 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 123 games.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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