Eli Morgan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Grabs minors deal from Yankees The Yankees signed Morgan to a minor-league contract Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Morgan had recently elected free agency after being removed from the Royals' 40-man roster. The right-handed reliever has logged a 5.12 ERA and 16:9 K:BB over 19.1 innings in the majors this season, and he holds a 1.40 ERA and 35:15 K:BB across 25.2 frames at the Triple-A level in 2026.

42 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bound for free agency Morgan elected free agency Sunday.

Impact Morgan cleared waivers after the Royals designated him for assignment Thursday, and rather than sticking around in the organization and reporting to Triple-A Omaha, he'll assess his options on the open market. Before losing his spot on the Royals' 40-man roster, Morgan made 16 appearances out of the big-league bullpen and logged a 5.12 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across 19.1 frames.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted off 40-man roster The Royals outrighted Morgan to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Morgan was booted off the 40-man roster last week, but he'll remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The right-handed reliever holds a 5.12 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across 19.1 innings in the majors this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians given perfect opportunity to reunite with former bullpen weapon after Royals DFA While Eli Morgan hasn't had much success since leaving the Guardians, a Cleveland reunion could be the best thing for him.

6 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Royals ink deal with former All-Star Gonsolin ANAHEIM -- During their off-day on Thursday, the Royals announced they signed former All-Star right-hander Tony Gonsolin and placed him on t...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Pushed off 40-man The Royals designated Morgan for assignment Thursday.

Impact Morgan owns a 5.12 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across 19.1 innings in the majors this year but has been far more effective at Triple-A, posting a 1.40 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 25.2 frames. He'll now end up as the roster casualty necessary to clear space on the 40-man roster for Tony Gonsolin (elbow), who signed a major-league deal with Kansas City on Thursday.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Omaha The Royals optioned Morgan to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Morgan will make his way back to Triple-A after spending two weeks with the big-league club. The 30-year-old made just two appearances since being recalled July 10 with Kansas City. The Royals demoted Morgan to make room for Nate Pearson on the active roster.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Royals activate 1B Vinnie Pasquantino from injured list after broken bone in wrist

The Kansas City Royals have activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list after he missed more than three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Royals recalled Morgan from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Morgan has pitched in 14 games out of the bullpen for Kansas City this season, registering a 5.19 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 17.1 innings. He'll swap places with Joe Cuas, who was optioned to Omaha in a corresponding move.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Omaha The Royals optioned Morgan to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Morgan made one scoreless appearance during this most recent stint in the Royals' bullpen. His spot on the roster is poised to be filled by Mitch Spence, who will be summoned from Omaha to start Monday's game versus the Nationals.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Kansas City The Royals recalled Morgan from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Royals placing Seth Lugo on the 7-day concussion list. Morgan has split his time somewhat evenly between the majors and the minors this season. He's appeared in 13 games for the Royals this season and has a 5.51 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 16.1 innings. Morgan could just be a placeholder in the bullpen until the Royals need to call up a starter to replace Lugo in the rotation.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Royals optioned Morgan to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Morgan pitched each of the last two and three of the last four days, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. The righty holds a 5.51 ERA and 15:8 K:BB across 16.1 innings during his time with the Royals this season.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Moving up to majors The Royals recalled Morgan from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Morgan will be up with the Royals for his third stint in the majors of the season. Over seven appearances for Kansas City, the righty reliever has yielded three earned runs on eight hits and six walks over 10.1 innings. He's been even more dominant in his 11.1 innings with Omaha, submitting a spotless ERA and 0.63 WHIP while striking out 18 batters.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

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