OCTOBER 13 • TAMPABAY.COM
CHRISTOPHER MOREL #24 - THIRD BASEMAN - TAMPA BAY RAYS
21 HR •
60 RBI •
.196 AVG
21 HR
60 RBI
.196 AVG
Among 2025 questions for Rays: How to get more from Christopher Morel Tales | The July trade acquisition from the Cubs struggled mightily, so the Rays have to wait and hope his second season is a hit.
Red Sox bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rays
The Boston Red Sox will try to end their three-game losing streak when they take on the Tampa Bay RaysSEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Lowe, Taj Bradley lead Rays to 2-1 victory over Red Sox
Josh Lowe hit an RBI double and scored a run in the seventh inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Friday nightSEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Absent from starting nine Morel is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston.
Impact After making three straight starts (two in left field, one at DH), Morel will get a night off. Richie Palacios, Jonny DeLuca and Josh Lowe fill the outfield while Brandon Lowe DHs.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers host the Rays on 3-game home win streak
The Detroit Tigers host the Tampa Bay Rays looking to continue a three-game home winning streakSEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays take 4-game win streak into matchup with the Tigers
The Tampa Bay Rays will try to extend a four-game win streak with a victory over the Detroit TigersSEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep
Jonathan Aranda homered in a third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to complete a three-game sweepSEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taking seat Sunday Morel is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Blue Jays.
Impact Dylan Carlson will patrol left field and bat leadoff for the Rays. The Blue Jays are using a right-handed opener in Ryan Burr and are then expected to turn to lefty Ryan Yarbrough in bulk relief, so Morel is a candidate to enter mid-game.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
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 streakSEPTEMBER 22 • 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 1-0SEPTEMBER 21 • 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 • 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 SoxSEPTEMBER 18 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 GuardiansSEPTEMBER 14 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 MondaySEPTEMBER 9 • 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 • 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 RaysSEPTEMBER 7 • 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 • 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 TwinsSEPTEMBER 5 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
