According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, left-handed pitcher Adrian Morejon will report to camp as a relief pitcher. Manager Mike Shildt noted that Morejon "has found a really nice niche in the bullpen." Last summer, Morejon operated primarily out of the bullpen and held a 2.83 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP. Across 63 2/3 innings of work, he struck out 71 batters while holding a 7.7 percent walk rate. Under the hood, he generated a stellar 32.4 percent hard-hit rate and a 51.4 percent ground-ball rate, placing him in the 93rd and 86th percentile, respectively. He tallied two saves and was deployed typically in the sixth and seventh innings. Fantasy managers should expect Morejon to operate in a similar role in 2025 as Robert Suarez, Jason Adam, and Jeremiah Estrada are viewed as the high-leverage arms in the bullpen.
Adrian Morejon A Candidate To Join Starting Rotation
The San Diego Padres would love to land Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki this offseason, but if they don't, general manager A.J. Preller mentions left-hander Adrian Morejon as a candidate to move from the bullpen to the starting rotation in 2025. Preller also said that right-handed relievers Bryan Hoeing and Stephen Kolek could be options to join the rotation. It will all depend on what the Padres do in free agency and on the trade market before the start of spring training. Morejon is coming off the best year of his career and pitched his way into a high-leverage bullpen role. He had a 2.83 ERA (2.79 FIP) and a 10.0 K/9 in 60 appearances. Staying healthy has been an issue for the southpaw in his career, though, so a move to a starting role wouldn't help his chances at staying on the field. Hoeing was a part-time starter with the Marlins before he was acquired at last summer's trade deadline.
San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) was pulled out early during Sunday's game due to elbow discomfort. Luckily, the MRI came back clean, so it appears Morejon isn't dealing with anything too serious. The team is going to treat him for inflammation and create a timetable for him to resume throwing again. There's a decent chance that Morejon opens the season on the injured list. However, it doesn't sound like a long term issue, so the team got lucky there.
San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Oakland Athletics. The left-hander exited the game due to discomfort in his elbow on his pitching arm. That certainly sounds concerning, but nobody should jump to conclusions. The Padres are likely going to have Morejon undergo further testing. Although, it wouldn't be shocking if the 24-year-old began the 2023 season on the injured list. Fantasy managers will have to check back for more information.
San Diego Padres southpaw Adrian Morejon (arm) exited Sunday's game against the Oakland A's with arm discomfort. Manager Bob Melvin added that the pain ranges from the back of his arm to above his elbow. The Padres hope it is nothing serious and he can return soon. The 24-year-old-year-old is expecting to receive a heavy workload this coming season, and the Padres are looking to expand his versatility. Morejon composed a 4.24 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 34 innings. He missed a chunk of time due to a plethora of injuries, and the injury bug hasn't left him since turning pro in 2019. If he can stay healthy, Morejon is a threat in almost any situation and hopes to make his return as soon as possible.
San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon (shoulder) said on Tuesday that he's starting a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso. Morejon landed on the injured list on June 23 with left shoulder inflammation, and he had only thrown 4 2/3 relief innings before getting injured. The Padres will likely keep the 23-year-old in a relief role, so he may not need more than a couple rehab outings before he rejoins the major league roster. In parts of four seasons with San Diego, Morejon has a 5.65 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP, 38 strikeouts and 10 walks in 36 2/3 innings over 19 appearances (eight starts). As long as he's coming out of the bullpen, Morejon won't have much fantasy appeal, even in deeper leagues.
The San Diego Padres reinstated left-hander Adrian Morejon from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and optioned left-hander Ryan Weathers to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Morejon has tossed two scoreless relief innings in his lone major league outing this season, and he'll likely return to a low-leverage long-relief role for the Friars, limiting his fantasy appeal. Weathers was called up to make his first start of the season for San Diego against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, and he got the win despite allowing four earned runs on six hits while walking four and striking out three in 3 2/3 frames. He'll go back to the minor leagues for more seasoning.
San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) has been recalled to the big league roster on Tuesday. He is set to make his MLB debut after being sidelined for 14 months due to Tommy John surgery. It sounds like the plan is for Morejon to pitch out of the bullpen, but he could join the starting rotation at some point. Morejon was once a top prospect in the Padres farm system, but has struggled staying healthy. He's not expected to hold much fantasy value while coming out of the bullpen. Right-hander Robert Suarez has been optioned to the minors in the a corresponding move.
The San Diego Padres have placed pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) on the 60-day injured list. The 23-year-old southpaw underwent Tommy John surgery last spring and is still in the midst of working his way back. The move of Morejon to the injured list helped free up a spot on the 40-man roster for newly signed pitcher Nick Martinez. Morejon showed some impressive strikeout potential at Double-A in 2019 when he fanned 44 batters in 36 innings. However, over 32 innings in the majors, he's struggled to the tune of a 5.91 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP. If all goes well, we should see him back in the majors - likely in a relief role - later this season.
Adrian Morejon To Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Morejon had to leave his most recent start after his elbow was looked at by the team trainer- and an MRI ultimately pointed to the procedure, which is expected to sideline the 22-year-old hurler for 15-18 months. Morejon had a promising spring, striking out 17 batters in 14 innings, though the Padres will have to wait at least a year to see what they have in the young southpaw. Dinelson Lamet's return will be a welcomed addition to San Diego's rotation.
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