ELI MORGAN NEWS

Eli Morgan, last year's starter, finds home in the bullpen: Guardians takeaways Eli Morgan is delivering length, efficiency and effectiveness out of Cleveland's bullpen.

MAY 28, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Throws perfect inning Tuesday Morgan struck out two in a perfect inning in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact Morgan has often been tasked to get more than three outings in a bulk-relief role this season. He's given up runs in four of his nine appearances, but he's pitched to a solid 3.18 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB across 17 innings. Limiting walks and keeping the ball in the yard -- he's allowed just two home runs -- have been contributing factors in his success, but he's still working in mostly low-leverage situations.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sees bulk-relief duties Morgan allowed a run on one hit and struck out three across 3.1 innings in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Morgan served in a bulk-relief role behind spot starter Konnor Pilkington. Four of Morgan's six outings this season have been longer than an inning as he continues to work as a swingman. He's pitched reasonably well with a 4.05 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB through 13.1 innings, but he's unlikely to be a factor in fantasy unless he gets moved into the rotation.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss in short outing Morgan (1-1) allowed two runs on one hit and two walks over three innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Yankees.

Impact Morgan got through 2.2 innings with little resistance from the Yankees. He then issued a two-out walk to DJ LeMahieu followed by a two-run homer off the bat of Aaron Judge. The 25-year-old righty has coughed up four runs over his last four innings of work. Morgan will likely head back to the bullpen with Cal Quantrill expected to return from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Morgan is starting Friday's game against the Yankees, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Morgan's first three appearances of the year have come as a reliever, and he's posted a 4.50 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in six innings. However, he made 18 starts for Cleveland last year and will step in as a starter in Friday's series opener after Cal Quantrill was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snares win over Reds Morgan (1-0) earned the win Wednesday versus the Reds. He allowed a run on one hit and no walks with four strikeouts in three innings.

Impact Triston McKenzie started the game with four scoreless innings, and Morgan was effective in tandem behind the starter. Morgan's lone mistake was a solo home run to Reds outfielder Jake Fraley in the fifth inning. Through five innings this season, the right-hander has given up just one run and two hits while striking out five. He's providing quality innings, which positions him well to be a spot starter if the Guardians have an opening in the rotation for any reason, though Logan Allen and Sam Hentges could also be in contention for fill-in duties.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season in bullpen Morgan will begin 2022 as a reliever, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Morgan worked as a starter in 2021, posting a 5.34 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 81:22 K:BB across 89.1 innings in 18 starts. With the Guardians' rotation at full health to begin the season, he'll have to settle for multi-inning assignments out of the bullpen. He could vulture a win here or there as the starters get stretched out, but the 25-year-old right-hander will need to make some improvements from his rookie season to earn interest in fantasy.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Morgan, starter or reliever, trying to win spot on Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff A bigger, stronger Eli Morgan could could earn a spot in the Guardians' pen, while waiting to start.

MARCH 24, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Earns inefficient win Morgan (5-7) allowed four runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings Friday, striking out two and earning a win over the Rangers.

Impact Morgan gave up two runs in the second inning before allowing solo home runs to Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Nathaniel Lowe in the third and sixth frames. He gave up multiple home runs for the third time in his last six outings and will finish the 2021 season with a 5.34 ERA through 89.1 innings.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan scheduled to start for Indians at Rangers

The Indians will start Eli Morgan on Friday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Spencer Howard

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers another strong start Morgan (4-7) allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out six over six shutout innings to earn the win Saturday versus the White Sox.

Impact The right-hander has submitted consecutive quality starts for the second time this season. Morgan has settled down to a 3.96 ERA since the start of August, although a rough start to his big-league career still has his season ERA at 5.27. He's added a 1.25 WHIP and 79:22 K:BB across 83.2 innings overall. Morgan's projected for one more turn through the rotation next weekend versus Texas, which could give him some streaming appeal for fantasy managers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Morgan pitches well, Jose Ramirez powers offense, Cleveland beats the Chicago White Sox Jose Ramirez moves closer to possible 30-30 season, Eli Morgan has another strong start and Cleveland rolls to win over a White Sox All-Star...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Morgan allows 1 hit in 6 innings, Indians beat White Sox 6-0 Eli Morgan allowed one hit in six innings and José Ramirez drove in three runs, powering the Cleveland Indians to a 6-0 victory over the AL...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Morgan allows 1 hit in 6 innings, Indians beat White Sox 6-0

Eli Morgan allowed one hit in six innings and José Ramirez drove in three runs, powering the Cleveland Indians to a 6-0 victory over the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excellent across six innings in win Morgan (3-7) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on six hits and striking out three in six innings versus the Yankees.

Impact The 25-year-old's lone mistake was a solo home run to Gio Urshela in the third inning. Morgan has had his ups and downs this year, but he's put together strong efforts against tough opponents in two of his last three starts. The right-hander has a 5.68 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 73:21 K:BB in 77.2 innings across 16 starts. He's expected to draw a tough home start versus the White Sox next week.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds trouble in fifth inning Morgan (2-7) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits and two walks with two strikeouts in 4.1 innings, taking the loss versus Milwaukee on Friday.

Impact The right-hander was doing alright through four innings, but he got into a jam in the fifth. He was tagged for five runs in the frame after reliever Sam Hentges entered the game and yielded a grand slam to Lorenzo Cain. Morgan has failed to complete five innings in four of his last six starts, although he's improved from ineffective to inconsistent lately. He has a 6.03 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 70:21 K:BB in 71.2 innings in his rookie season. He projects for a road start versus the Yankees during next weekend's three-game series.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan scheduled to start as Cleveland hosts Milwaukee

The Brewers will start Adrian Houser on Friday while the Indians are expected to counter with Eli Morgan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Sammon: Brewers-Indians probable pitchers this weekend... - The Athletic Brewers-Indians probable pitchers this weekend (Milwaukee off Thursday): RHP Adrian Houser vs. RHP Eli Morgan RHP Corbin Burnes vs. RHP Zach...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shuts out Red Sox over 5.2 innings Morgan allowed three hits and four walks with seven strikeouts through 5.2 shutout innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact After getting pulled just three innings into his last start on Aug. 29 against Boston, Morgan managed to go much deeper into the game this time around. While the four walks are a career high, the 25-year-old managed to keep a potent Boston lineup off the board and deserved a better fate in terms of the decision. His next chance likely comes Friday against the Brewers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes three innings Sunday Morgan allowed two runs on two hits and a walk with three strikeouts over three innings in a no-decision versus Boston on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander yielded solo home runs to Rafael Devers and Bobby Dalbec in the first two innings. Morgan threw just 45 pitches (26 strikes), but it was his shortest outing since his season debut on May 28. It's unclear if a lengthy rain delay prior to the start of the contest impacted Morgan's usage and overall pregame rhythm. He remains inconsistent with a 5.98 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 61:15 K:BB across 61.2 innings this year. He's expected to make his next start against these same Red Sox in Boston next weekend.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan expected to start for Cleveland against Boston

The Red Sox will start Tanner Houck on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Eli Morgan

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stumbles early Morgan (2-6) allowed four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four across 4.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Rangers.

Impact Morgan retired the first batter of the game, but he then allowed three consecutive hits -- the last of which was a three-run homer. He settled in from there but was still forced to settle for a short outing as he allowed 10 batters to reach base. Morgan has been a difficult player to project lately, as he's turned in three quality starts in his last five outings. However, in his other two appearances, he's allowed a combined nine earned runs across 8.1 innings. For the season, Morgan has a 5.98 ERA with a 58:14 K:BB across 58.2 frames.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan expected to start for the Indians against the Rangers

The Indians will send Eli Morgan to the mound Tuesday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tale of the tape favors Eli Morgan, Cleveland Indians in 3-1 win over Twins Eli Morgan goes six scoreless innings as the Indians escape two bases-loaded jams to beat Minnesota.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Tosses six shutout innings Morgan (2-5) allowed three hits and two walks with eight strikeouts through six innings of shutout ball, picking up the win in Tuesday night's 3-1 victory over the Twins.

Impact Entering Tuesday, Morgan had allowed two or more earned runs in all 10 of his major-league starts. That streak ended in emphatic fashion against the Twins, as he tranquilized their bats to the tune of just three measly singles. The 25-year-old ran into a spot of bother in the second inning when loaded the bases with nobody out, but Morgan escaped via a strikeout and a double play. Since allowing at least one long ball in his first eight starts, the right-hander has gone three straight outings without allowing a homer. Cleveland has been patient with the rookie this season and it appears to be paying off, as his 3.52 August ERA is a marked improvement on his season number of 5.80.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE