ELI MORGAN NEWS

Sunday start postponed Morgan will no longer start Sunday against the Royals with the game being postponed due to inclement weather, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Morgan was looking to bounce back from taking a loss in his start last weekend, but the right-hander will have to wait until after the All-Star break to get back on the mound. Sunday's game has been rescheduled to take place in a doubleheader September 20.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with third loss Morgan (1-3) took the loss Saturday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings as Cleveland was downed 3-2 by the Astros. He struck out three.

Impact The rookie right-hander didn't pitch poorly, throwing 52 of 86 pitches for strikes, but solo shots by Carlos Correa and Abraham Toro in the fourth inning -- as well as little run support -- did him in. Morgan will need to find a way to keep the ball in the park if he's going to hang onto a spot in the rotation when bigger names like Shane Bieber (shoulder) and Zach Plesac (thumb) get healthy, as his impressive 22:4 K:BB through his first 21.1 big-league innings is masked by an 8.44 ERA and ghastly 3.38 HR/9.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first MLB win Morgan (1-2) allowed four runs on six hits while striking out four over five innings to pick up his first career win Monday against the Tigers.

Impact Morgan didn't necessarily have a spectacular outing, but he did enough to walk away with a win. He allowed the Tigers to get on the board in the second when Miguel Cabrera led off the inning with a solo home run. The rookie gave up another run in the fourth and then surrendered a two-run blast to Jake Rogers in the fifth before his day came to a close. Morgan has allowed 17 earned runs over 16.1 innings, which comes out to a 9.37 ERA. He does have a 19:2 K:BB, but his time in the rotation is quickly dwindling with Zach Plesac (thumb) on the brink of activation from the injured list.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Morgan and his changeup learn a lesson in the majors: Walk-Off Thoughts Eli Morgan finally had a more traditional outing, thought it came with a lesson after a positive outing was derailed in the sixth inning.

JUNE 23, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Fans nine but takes loss Morgan (0-2) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Cubs, pitching five innings and allowing four runs on four hits and no walks while striking out nine.

Impact Morgan's third big-league outing was easily his best, as he notched career highs with five innings and nine strikeouts while racking up 14 swinging strikes on 71 pitches. He gave up only one run through five frames but tired in the sixth, yielding three straight hits -- including a two-run double -- before he was pulled. The right-hander has been getting an opportunity in the rotation due to injuries to Shane Bieber (shoulder) and Zach Plesac (thumb), and he should get another start with both injured pitchers not expected to return until July.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan, Indians fall apart late in finale CHICAGO -- Through 3 1/3 innings against the Cubs on Tuesday, Eli Morgan was more than just unhittable. He was perfect. With a strikeout of...

JUNE 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Eli Morgan avoids natural disasters, line drives, but Cleveland Indians fall to Cubs, 7-1 Rookie right-hander Eli Morgan struck out nine and allowed one run over the first five innings, but the problems started in the sixth.

JUNE 23, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Getting another start Morgan is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The rookie right-hander will be making his second straight turn in the Cleveland rotation after permitting three runs on five hits while striking out five over 3.2 innings in a no-decision June 17 versus the Orioles. Morgan was capped at 67 pitches in that outing, but he should have a looser restriction with his workload Tuesday.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky against Baltimore Morgan allowed three earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five across 3.2 innings Thursday against the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Morgan surrendered a pair of solo home runs, which accounted for the majority of the damage against him. However, he showed some signs of promise, backing up his five strikeouts with nine swinging strikes on 67 total pitches. It remains to be seen if Morgan takes another turn through the rotation, though Cleveland is currently missing both Shane Bieber (shoulder) and Zach Plesac (thumb).

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up start Thursday Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Morgan will start Thursday's game against the Orioles, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Morgan wasn't needed in long relief the past two days after being called up from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, so he'll slot into a Cleveland rotation that's without two of its top starters in Shane Bieber (shoulder) and Zach Plesac (thumb). The 25-year-old right-hander was roughed up in his MLB debut back on May 28, serving up six runs on eight hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in a loss to Toronto.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians recall RHP Eli Morgan, option INF Owen Miller to Triple-A Columbus Miller hit .146 in 46 at-bats after joining the Indians three weeks ago.

JUNE 15, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Recalled to big leagues Cleveland recalled Morgan from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The righty's major-league debut May 28 was a disaster, as he allowed six runs on eight hits in just 2.2 innings against the Blue Jays. Morgan hasn't been exceptional in Triple-A either this season, posting a 4.67 ERA in 17.1 innings across four starts. Regardless, he will likely be called upon to make multiple starts while Shane Bieber (shoulder) spends time on the injured list.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Morgan was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Morgan was roughed up in his major-league debut in late May, as he allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out one in 2.2 innings. The right-hander will now return to the minors, while Jean Carlos Mejia should remain in the starting rotation in the near future.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Morgan won't start Wednesday against the White Sox as previously scheduled, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team announced after Tuesday's contest that Jean Carlos Mejia will instead start Wednesday with no additional details. Mejia began the season at Triple-A and started two games before being promoted May 18, so it may not be an opener situation for Morgan.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Second start coming Wednesday Morgan is slated to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Cleveland will stick with Morgan for a second turn through the rotation after he was touched up for six runs on eight hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in his MLB debut Friday against the Blue Jays. In addition to facing one of baseball's top offenses, Morgan had the misfortune of pitching through miserable weather in Cleveland, as gusty winds and rainy conditions likely had a hand in his lack of success. He'll be granted a mulligan for the rough debut outing, but Morgan may need a stronger showing Wednesday to stick in the rotation on a longer-term basis.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up in debut Morgan (0-1) allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks with one strikeout in 2.2 innings, taking the loss versus Toronto on Friday.

Impact A windy and stormy night in Cleveland was a fitting backdrop for Morgan's major-league debut. He got through the first inning without trouble, but Toronto quickly solved him over the next two innings before manager Terry Francona brought in reliever Phil Maton. The 25-year-old Morgan made the start Friday in place of Zach Plesac (thumb). Cleveland's starting pitching depth will be tested with nine games scheduled in the next nine days, but it's undecided if Morgan will get another look during this stint in the majors.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for debut start Morgan was recalled as expected ahead of his big-league debut Friday against the Blue Jays, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Morgan was added to the team's 40-man roster in November, though he's not a particularly highly-rated prospect. He has a very good changeup but sits in the high-80s with his fastball. He owns a 3.11 ERA in 332.2 career minor-league innings, striking out 27.5 percent of opposing batters while walking just 6.7 percent, but it remains to be seen whether or not he can strike out that many big-league hitters given his modest velocity. In a small sample of four Triple-A starts, his strikeout rate comes in at just 19.2 percent.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 28, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland Indians: Eli Morgan set to debut in first game against Toronto Eli Morgan set to debut for Cleveland Indians in first game against Toronto The Cleveland Indians starting rotation has become a game of mus...

MAY 28, 2021 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

What to expect from RHP Eli Morgan when he debuts for the Cleveland Indians on Friday Morgan, 25, will be promoted from Triple-A Columbus to start the series opener against Toronto at Progressive Field.

MAY 27, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Major-league debut on tap Morgan will start Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Morgan was protected from the Rule 5 draft in November, and he made three starts for Triple-A Columbus to begin the season. He posted a 3.95 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 13.2 innings during that time, and he'll now take the mound at home for Friday's series opener against Toronto.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Protected from Rule 5 draft Morgan was added to Cleveland's 40-man roster Friday.

Impact Morgan was part of the 60-man player pool in 2020 and spent the entire season at the team's alternate training site. He'll now be protected from the Rule 5 draft. The right-hander posted a 3.79 ERA with 104 strikeouts with Double-A Akron in 2019.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE