MAY 15, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
CHRISTOPHER MOREL #24 - THIRD BASEMAN - TAMPA BAY RAYS
21 HR •
60 RBI •
.196 AVG
21 HR
60 RBI
.196 AVG
Chicago baseball report: Christopher Morel still measuring up with the Cubs — and will Liam Hendriks return to the White Sox this week? Christopher Morel has picked up where he left off in Triple A, hitting three home runs in his first five games since the Chicago Cubs recall...
Goes deep in Sunday's loss Morel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Twins.
Impact Morel's homer came in the fourth inning with the Cubs already trailing 8-0. The 23-year-old has hit safely in five straight games since his call-up Monday from Triple-A Iowa. He started in center field Sunday after making three starts at second base and one as the designated hitter. Morel is batting .381 with three homers, six RBI, five runs scored, a double and one stolen base in two attempts through 21 plate appearances.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps rolling Friday Morel went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Twins.
Impact The Cubs batted Morel in the leadoff spot and the youngster responded with another good effort. Since getting recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, he's rattled off three straight multi-hit games along with two home runs and five RBI. About the only blemish Friday was that Morel got caught stealing, but he's doing more than enough to potentially earn more playing time moving forward.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In leadoff spot Friday Morel is starting at second base and batting leadoff Friday night against the Twins.
Impact Morel has a prime opportunity to carve out more of a regular role with the Cubs as Nico Hoerner recovers from a left hamstring strain. The versatile 23-year-old has gone 4-for-8 with a homer and a double in two games since being recalled Monday from Triple-A Iowa, where he was slashing .330/.425/.730 with 11 home runs, 31 RBI, four stolen bases and 31 runs scored through 29 games.
MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Two more hits Wednesday Morel went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Starting for the second straight night, Morel once again collected two hits and put together a nice box score. It's too early to tell exactly what his role will be, but the 23-year-old has talent and showed plenty of potential as a rookie last year. If Morel continues to see regular playing time, he's worth keeping an eye on in fantasy leagues.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records first home run, stolen base Morel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Morel was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Monday and saw his first game action Tuesday, and he wasted no time getting going. The 23-year-old had 16 home runs and 10 steals as a rookie in 2022, so he's shown a nice mix of power and speed in his brief career. Morel could be an interesting fantasy option if he sees enough playing time moving forward.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Morel is up and Nico Hoerner is down: Now what for the Cubs? A path for Morel to get playing time may have opened after Hoerner left Monday's game with hamstring tightness.
MAY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
After hot start at Triple-A, Cubs recall Christopher Morel The Chicago Cubs recalled infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Iowa in advance of Monday's series opener against the St. Lou...
MAY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Patrick Mooney: The Cubs recalled Christopher Morel from Triple... - The Athletic The Cubs recalled Christopher Morel from Triple A and optioned Nelson Velazquez back to Iowa ahead of tonight’s game against the Cardinals a...
MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Recalled from Triple-A Morel was recalled from Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Morel forced the Cubs' hand by putting up a blistering .330/.425/.730 slash line with 11 home runs and four stolen bases over 29 games with Iowa. The 23-year-old should see fairly regular playing time while bouncing around in a super utility role. Morel's contact issues have remained this season with a 31 percent strikeout rate at Iowa, but the potential to offer some power and speed while being eligible at multiple positions makes him a viable deep-league addition.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs GM Carter Hawkins: Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis are discussed 'every day' Also, brainstorming about the trade deadline has already begun.
MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Optioned to Triple-A Morel was optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Morel hit four home runs but also struck out at a rate in excess of 40 percent this spring, perfectly encapsulating the good and bad parts of the 23-year-old's game. He remains talented and will be given a chance to play every day at Iowa, but Morel will probably have to start making more contact in order to get another long look with the Cubs.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Hits another home run Morel hit his second home run in as many days and fourth of the spring in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.
Impact Morel is batting only .244 in Cactus League action, though the power display has been impressive in 41 at-bats. The 23-year-old hit 16 home runs across 379 at-bats as a rookie last season, but he again struggled to make consistent contact with a .235 batting average. Morel could be a utility option for the Cubs this year, and while the playing time might not always be there, his combination of power and speed could make him interesting at some point.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Slow spring continues Morel went 0-for-2 with a walk while striking out twice Saturday in a Cactus League game against the Giants.
Impact Morel has gotten off to a rough start in Arizona, as the hitless game now has him slashing .216/.293/.418. The 23-year-old showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie campaign with 16 home runs and a .741 OPS over 379 at-bats, but he is likely to serve in a utility role for the 2023 campaign and isn't expected to provide fantasy significance to begin the year.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Morel eager to stand out among vets in sophomore season MESA, Ariz. -- Christopher Morel’s batting practice at camp Wednesday generated the buzz of a mini-showcase, with fans whipping out their ph...
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM
Could fill utility role in 2023 Morel may be ticketed for a utility role off the bench in 2023 with the Cubs adding several new players in the offseason, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.
Impact With Eric Hosmer and Dansby Swanson added in the infield, and Cody Bellinger added in the outfield, Morel has no clear path to regular playing time in Chicago. He may have to settle for a reserve role with some occasional starts at DH, or get sent to Triple-A Iowa, where the promising 23-year-old would be able to get additional seasoning.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Out of Sunday's lineup Morel is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Impact Morel started the past five games and will receive a day off after he went 4-for-14 with two home runs, a double and five RBI during that span. Nelson Velazquez will man center field and bat ninth Sunday.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nola gives up key homer as Phillies lose 3-1 to Cubs
Aaron Nola surrendered Christopher Morel’s three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies lost 4-2 to the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads offense with home run Morel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies.
Impact Morel's fifth inning blast against Aaron Nola, his 16th of the season, sparked a four-run inning that led the Cubs to victory. The rookie has now gone deep in consecutive contests, and with seven games left this year, he has an outside shot at getting to 20 home runs. Morel looks primed for a big 2023 campaign as he figures to be a regular from Opening Day onward.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks 15th home run Morel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Phillies.
Impact Morel grooved a first pitch slider from Phillies ace Zack Wheeler 374 feet to right field for his 15th long ball of the season. It was just his second homer in September despite seeing fairly regular playing time this month. The long ball was timely as Morel is batting just .182 in 44 September at-bats with a 21:9 K:BB.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
