MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for ******* ignment before their game against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Expected to provide a power bat when he signed a $2 million, one-year contract in the offseason, Morel struggled with injuries and production in his short Miami stint. He was batting .162 and didn't have a home run in 22 games. Although on the active roster, Morel had not played since June 10.
“Chris is a real pro. He handled himself well through the difficult tenure here and wish him the best,” Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said.
Morel began the season on the injured list after he sustained an oblique injury during batting practice before the March 27 season opener. After he was finally activated on April 27, Morel couldn’t crack the lineup, and his batting slump worsened until the club decided to cut ties.
The 26-year-old Morel hit 16 home runs in his rookie year with the Chicago Cubs in 2022 and followed it with 26 the following season. Morel was traded to Tampa Bay midway through the 2024 season. He remained with the Rays until he became a free agent at the end of 2025.
Expected to provide a power bat when he signed a $2 million, one-year contract in the offseason, Morel struggled with injuries and production in his short Miami stint. He was batting .162 and didn't have a home run in 22 games. Although on the active roster, Morel had not played since June 10.
“Chris is a real pro. He handled himself well through the difficult tenure here and wish him the best,” Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said.
Morel began the season on the injured list after he sustained an oblique injury during batting practice before the March 27 season opener. After he was finally activated on April 27, Morel couldn’t crack the lineup, and his batting slump worsened until the club decided to cut ties.
The 26-year-old Morel hit 16 home runs in his rookie year with the Chicago Cubs in 2022 and followed it with 26 the following season. Morel was traded to Tampa Bay midway through the 2024 season. He remained with the Rays until he became a free agent at the end of 2025.
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