Eli Morgan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Returned to Triple-A Morgan was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Morgan made six appearances since being promoted to the big leagues on April 9. He worked to a 3.68 ERA and 1.64 WHIP with five walks and four strikeouts over 7.1 innings of work. Morgan will return to the Storm Chasers, where he'll serve as organizational bullpen depth.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez's first hit of 2026? A go-ahead homer as Tigers win 5th straight DETROIT -- The Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a second consecutive eighth-inning rally to beat the Royals. Wenceel...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM

Wenceel Pérez hits an 8th-inning homer as Tigers beat Royals 2-1 for 5th straight win

Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Former underrated Guardians reliever becoming key cog in Royals' bullpen Eli Morgan had some solid seasons for the Guardians, and now he's looking like a bullpen mainstay for the Kansas City Royals.

APRIL 15 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Back in majors The Royals recalled Morgan from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Morgan came up from Triple-A as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, during which he gave up a hit and a walk while striking out five batters over three shutout innings. He'll now return to Kansas City alongside Mitch Spence to give the Royals a couple of fresh bullpen arms, replacing Luinder Avila and Steven Cruz.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Triple-A after twin bill The Royals returned Morgan to Triple-A Omaha following Saturday's doubleheader with the Brewers.

Impact Morgan will head back to Omaha following a dominant relief outing in his Royals debut Saturday. After Kansas City called up the veteran righty from Omaha ahead of the second game of the twin bill and designated him as its 27th man, Morgan proceeded to strike out five batters while allowing two baserunners over three scoreless frames en route to earning his second career save in the Royals' 8-2 win.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's homer highlights 6-run 6th inning as Royals top Brewers 8-2 for doubleheader split

Salvador Perez homered to break a 2-2 tie, highlighting a six-run sixth inning as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 to earn a doubleheader split

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Optioned after getting 40-man spot The Royals selected Morgan's contract from Triple-A Omaha and optioned him to Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact The Royals will give Morgan a spot on the 40-man roster -- presumably to keep him from opting out of his minor-league deal -- but will stash him in the minors. Morgan had a rough 2025 season with the Cubs, but he posted a 3.27 ERA from 2022-to-2024 out of the Guardians' bullpen.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

3 former Guardians who could make most of non-roster invitee status with new club Former Guardians Triston McKenzie, James Karinchak and Eli Morgan have the best chance to make their new team's roster out of spring trainin...

FEBRUARY 16 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Eli Morgan signs bounce-back contract with Guardians' division rival While Eli Morgan was good for the Guardians, he had a disastrous 2025 with the Cubs. But now he's back in the AL Central with the Royals.

JANUARY 30 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Gets look from KC Morgan signed a minor-league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Royals on Thursday.

Impact Morgan had a few strong seasons in Cleveland, but struggled with both injuries and his performance as a member of the Cubs in 2025. If he regains his past form, he could have a path to a spot in the Royals' bullpen to begin the new campaign.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Latest Cubs non-tender gives Guardians opportunity to reunite with bullpen ace After spending a season with the Cubs, Eli Morgan was non-tendered last week. A reunion with the Guardians would be a win-win.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Parts ways with Cubs The Cubs non-tendered Morgan on Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Morgan gave up 10 earned runs over just 7.1 innings with the Cubs before landing on the injured list in mid-April with an elbow impingement. He wasn't able to recover in time to make another appearance in the big leagues during the regular season, and he'll now look to free agency for his next gig. The 29-year-old righty is just one year removed from recording a 1.93 ERA over 42 innings with the Guarduans, so he may still attract a fair amount of interest in the open market.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Morgan was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Morgan has been sidelined since mid-April with an elbow impingement. He has extensive experience in the majors and should be an option if injuries occur in the Cubs' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Morgan was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Morgan has been sidelined since mid-April with an elbow impingement. He has extensive experience in the majors and should be an option if injuries occur in the Cubs' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Cubs, aim to extend home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs bring 5-game road win streak into matchup with the Reds

The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds aiming to prolong a five-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs take win streak into game against the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs seek to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the Pirates on 3-game road win streak

The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates host Chicago Cubs, look to stop home losing streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to break their three-game home skid with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs and Rays meet with series tied 1-1

The Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays aim to end 3-game slide, play the Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to break their three-game skid with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Simpson leads Rays against the Cubs after 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Chicago Cubs after Chandler Simpson had four hits against the White Sox on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs aim to stop 3-game losing streak, take on the Braves

The Chicago Cubs head into the matchup with the Atlanta Braves as losers of three games in a row

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves begin 3-game series at home against the Cubs

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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