ADRIAN MOREJON NEWS

Ohtani homers in playoff debut and the Dodgers rally to beat the Padres 7-5 in NLDS opener

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his postseason debut, Teoscar Hernández’s two-run single gave Los Angeles its first lead in a playoff game in two years, and the Dodgers beat...

OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts second save Morejon allowed an unearned run over one inning without giving up a hit or a walk, earning the save in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Giants.

Impact Regular closer Robert Suarez worked the ninth inning and took a blown save, but the Padres were able to gain the lead in the 10th. Morejon then closed things out, earning his second career save, both of which have come over his last 15 appearances. In that span, he's allowed seven runs (six earned) across 13.2 innings. The southpaw is at a 3.00 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:20 K:BB with 10 holds through 60 innings this year, emerging as an option for high-leverage work in a talented Padres bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down first career save Morejon earned a save against the Pirates on Wednesday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Robert Suarez has worked as the Padres' closer this season, but he was deployed in the ninth inning with the score tied Wednesday. The contest ended up going to an extra frame, and San Diego took the lead with a three-run top of the 10th. Recently acquired Tanner Scott then got the first crack at a save chance for the Padres in the bottom of the frame, but he walked three straight batters to force in a run before Morejon was called upon to clean up the mess. The southpaw's outing didn't begin well -- his first offering was a wild pitch that allowed another Pirate to cross the plate to make the score 9-8 -- but Morejon rebounded impressively, retiring the next three batters without allowing the tying run to score. As a reward, he earned his first career save in his 90th MLB appearance. Morejon has been a solid bullpen piece for the Padres this season, posting a 2.66 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB through 47.1 innings.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Merrill has 2 HRs, including tying shot, as the Padres hold off Pirates 9-8 in 10

Jackson Merrill had two homers, Xander Bogaerts singled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning and the San Diego Padres held on for a 9-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirate...

AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has rare poor game Friday Morejon picked up a hold against Baltimore on Friday despite allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one batter.

Impact Morejon had been very effective coming into Friday, tossing seven straight scoreless outings and posting a 2.18 ERA on the campaign. That number shot up to 2.57 after the rough appearance against Baltimore, during which the southpaw allowed a solo homer and a double among the three hits he surrendered. Morejon was nonetheless credited with a hold, which has become fairly commonplace for him of late. After not picking up a hold in any of his first 14 appearances this season, Morejon has recorded eight across his past 20 outings.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rare poor performance Friday Morejon picked up a hold against Baltimore on Friday despite allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one batter.

Impact Morejon had been effective coming into Friday, tossing seven straight scoreless outings and posting a 2.18 ERA on the campaign. That number shot up to 2.57 after the rough appearance against Baltimore, during which the southpaw allowed a solo homer and a double among the three hits he surrendered. Morejon was nonetheless credited with a hold, which has become fairly commonplace for him of late. After not picking up a hold in any of his first 14 appearances this season, Morejon has recorded eight across his past 20 outings.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell scores the tiebreaking run in the Angels' 2-1 victory over the Padres

The Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 2-1

JUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres' Adrián Morejón synced up and feeling strong to start 2024 Fix to rotational plane, new mindset helps Cuban left-hander tap into his potential on the mound

APRIL 28 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Bryce Miller: Padres hope Adrian Morejon delivers on $80 million investment given to 2016 international class PEORIA, Ariz. - Adrian Morejon is the answer to a nearly $80 million question. In the “Jeopardy!” format: Who is the player who anchored a r...

FEBRUARY 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bryce Miller: Padres hope Adrian Morejon delivers on $80 million investment given to 2016 international class PEORIA, Ariz. - Adrian Morejon is the answer to a nearly $80 million question. In the “Jeopardy!” format: Who is the player who anchored a r...

FEBRUARY 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bryce Miller: Padres hope Adrian Morejon delivers on $80 million investment given to 2016 international class PEORIA, Ariz. - Adrian Morejon is the answer to a nearly $80 million question. In the “Jeopardy!” format: Who is the player who anchored a r...

FEBRUARY 26 • SUNHERALD.COM

Rehabbing at Triple-A Morejon (knee) has made his last two rehab appearances at Triple-A El Paso, covering 1.2 innings and allowing an unearned run on one hit and no walks while striking out three in be...

Impact Morejon shifted his rehab assignment to El Paso after he struck out two in a scoreless inning for the Padres' rookie-level Arizona Complex League club Aug. 4. The right-hander has been on the shelf since July 16 with right knee inflammation, an injury he picked up while fielding a bunt. Morejon could be on the cusp of being activated from the 15-day injured list, but he's unlikely to hold a major role out of the Friars bullpen once reinstated.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assigment Morejon (knee) kicked off a minor-league rehab assignment with the Padres' Arizona Complex League club Friday, striking out two batters in one scoreless inning.

Impact Morejon went on the injured list July 16 due to a right knee strain. It was the second significant injury of the season for the southpaw, who missed over two months to start the campaign with a left elbow strain. Morejon has been limited to eight big-league appearances this season, allowing seven earned runs and posting an 8:5 K:BB over nine innings.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres put Adrian Morejon on 15-day IL, recall Matt Waldron The San Diego Padres are bringing knuckleballer Matt Waldron back into the fold, as the team recalled the righty Sunday while also designati...

JULY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron brought up by Padres, who put Morejon on injured list

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron was recalled from Triple-A El Paso by the San Diego Padres, who placed left-hander Adrian Morejon on the 15-day injured list because of right knee inflam...

JULY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits 15-day injured list Morejon (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The left-hander reportedly suffered a right knee strain in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. Morejon will undergo imaging to determine the full extent of the injury. Right-hander Matt Waldron was recalled to take Morejon's place on the active roster.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee strain Morejon strained his right knee in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies and will be sent for imaging, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.

Impact Morejon struggled during his time in the game, allowing two runs on three hits while recording his only out via strikeout. The lefty reliever opened the season on the 60-day IL due to an elbow injury and has seen action in eight contests since returning to San Diego on June 21, posting a 7.00 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB over nine innings.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres sign Adrian Morejon for $11 million The Padres on Thursday signed Cuban left-hander Adrian Morejon to a record-breaking bonus of $11 million.

JULY 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Goes three scoreless in first start Morejon did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two hits and two walks over three scoreless innings against the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Morejon made his first start since 2021 in place of Yu Darvish (illness) and was stretched out to three frames after going fewer than two innings in each of his first four appearances of the season. The outing was a strong bounceback for the 24-year-old, who allowed three runs in his last appearance after having not allowed a run in his first three big league games in 2023. If Darvish is forced to miss extended time, Morejon could receive another starting look, however, it's likely he'll remain in the pen for San Diego.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start Sunday Morejon will draw the start for Sunday's game against the Reds, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The Padres haven't formally clarified their pitching plans for the series finale in Cincinnati, but considering he hasn't recorded more than seven outs in any of his appearances in the majors or minors this season, Morejon likely won't be asked to cover more than 3-to-4 innings. With Yu Darvish (illness) still under the weather and unable to make a turn through the rotation this weekend, the Padres could turn to recently recalled Triple-A starter Pedro Avila to work in bulk relief behind Morejon.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from El Paso San Diego recalled Morejon from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Morejon is up in the majors for the first time in 2023 and will presumably fill a middle-relief role for the Padres. He was sidelined until late May due to left elbow inflammation but had since registered a 1.29 ERA with nine strikeouts across seven innings at the Triple-A level.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Triple-A San Diego activated Morejon (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A El Paso.

Impact Morejon is recovered from the elbow sprain he suffered back in mid-March, but the Padres will keep him on the farm for now. He allowed four earned runs over 4.2 innings (four appearances) during a recent rehab stint at Low-A Lake Elsinore.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday Morejon (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Morejon is expected to work in two-to-three inning stints as he works his way back from the elbow inflammation that has sidelined him for all of 2023. The left-hander is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 31, and the Padres could either stretch the left-hander out as a starter or use him as a multi-inning reliever around the start of June.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bullpen session Morejon (elbow) is expected to toss a bullpen session in Chicago on Tuesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The bullpen session, if it takes place as scheduled, will mark Morejon's first time on a mound since leaving a spring training game due to left arm discomfort in mid-March. The southpaw underwent a subsequent MRI that came back negative, but he was nonetheless placed on the 60-day IL prior to Opening Day. Morejon isn't eligible to come off the injured list until late May.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 60-day IL Morejon (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Morejon was diagnosed with a left elbow sprain in mid-March and will be sidelined through at least late May. The oft-injured 24-year-old southpaw doesn't carry an exact recovery timetable at the moment.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE