Logan Morrison Elects Free Agency After Being DFA’d
The Logan Morrison Era in Milwaukee comes to an end after just 28 plate appearances. When the Brewers designated Morrison for assignment, he was not claimed off waivers, and he chose not to accept an outright assignment. His departure paves the way for Justin Smoak and Ryan Braun to see the vast majority of playing time at first base moving forward. With more strikeouts (eight) than hits (three) in his first nine games, its unclear if the 32-year-old Morrison will have other prospects in 2020. He can be definitively left on the waiver wire until he finds a club that would be willing to give him consistent at-bats.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison has made the Opening Day roster, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Morrison had a very strong abbreviated spring training and forced his way onto the roster. Morrison lost 20-25 pounds in the last three months and could be a solid power source if he finds at-bats. A universal designated hitter should help his cause, but he'll be fighting for at-bats with Justin Smoak and Ryan Braun. The 32-year-old will likely be a part-time power bat and will probably only carry fantasy significance in NL-only leagues.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison said that he was on the field six days a week during the coronavirus shutdown, including four days a week facing live arms. Morrison took part in a series of workouts in Palm Beach, Fla., including Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Corey Kluber, Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton. Morrison was making a strong impression for the Opening Day roster in spring training with nine hits (three home runs) in 30 Cactus League at-bats. He feels better positioned to win a job after losing 20-25 pounds in the last three months. A universal designated hitter should help his cause, but he'll be fighting for at-bats with Justin Smoak and Ryan Braun. If the 32-year-old makes the roster, he'll likely be a part-time power bat and will probably only carry fantasy significance in NL-only leagues.
Logan Morrison Blasts Home Runs In Back-To-Back Games
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison belted a three-run home run against the Reds Sunday. He also connected for another three-run homer the day prior. Morrison is in Brewers camp as a non-roster invitee and is seemingly on the outside looking in for a roster spot on the major league team this year, but his confidence hasn't wavered. When Im healthy, Im a borderline All-Star, Morrison said. Im healthy now. I dont see why that would change. Im another year older, another year wiser. He could force the team's hand if he stays hot in spring ball, but it's hard to envision the 32-year-old having a significant role given his track record of inconsistency. There isn't much reason to invest in him on draft day.
The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to an undisclosed deal with first baseman/outfielder Logan Morrison on Thursday, according to sources. Morrison slugged a career-high 38 home runs and drove in 85 runs in 149 games for the Rays in 2017, but he has fallen off a cliff since. He hit a miserable .186/.276/.368 with 15 homers and 39 RBI for the Twins in 95 games in 2019 and played in just 29 games last season with the Phillies while slashing .200/.263/.400 with two homers and three RBI. With Justin Smoak already in town in Milwaukee as a left-handed power bat for first base, Morrison is unlikely to see a ton of playing time with his new club, if he even makes the roster at all out of spring training.
The Philadelphia Phillies have called up veteran first baseman Logan Morrison on Wednesday. Morrison has been impressive at Triple-A this season, hitting .308 with 18 home runs in 61 games. His call-up could be related to the injury outfielder Corey Dickerson suffered on Tuesday, as the Phillies would have to shift players around in addition to the offensive loss of Dickerson. Morrison will likely not have a big impact, but with the Phillies looking for any spark they can get, Morrison will get the opportunity to show if he can play in the majors again. He's probably only worth a stab in NL-only leagues if you're desperate.
New York Yankees first baseman Logan Morrison has been granted his released from the organization on Thursday. Morrison has hitting fairly decent in the minors, but it appears the Yankees were not in any hurry to call him up. The Yankees elected to recall Mike Ford over Morrison after Luke Voit (abdominal) landed on the injured list. Morrison should land elsewhere, but the chances of him being relevant in fantasy leagues is small.
The New York Yankees are signing free-agent first baseman Logan Morrison to a minor league deal on Friday. The Yankees want some first base depth while Greg Bird (foot) recovers from a plantar fascia tear. Morrison, 31, had a career-high 38 home runs in 2017 with the Rays, but he was an extreme disappointment in 2018 with Minnesota, slashing a weak .186/.276/.368 with 15 homers and 39 RBI in just 95 games. He'll eventually report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but it's not a guarantee that he'll make noise in the majors in the Bronx, let alone even get there.
Twins Decline Options On Ervin Santana, Logan Morrison
The Minnesota Twins declined their 2019 options on starting pitcher Ervin Santana and first baseman Logan Morrison on Tuesday, giving each $1 million buyouts and making them free agents. Both players had lost seasons in 2018 due to injuries. Santana only made five starts due to a finger injury that required surgery, and he wasn't good when he did pitch, posting an 8.03 ERA and 1.62 WHIP. The veteran right-hander won't be very attractive to fantasy owners no matter where he lands. Morrison hit a putrid .186/.276/.368 with 15 home runs and 39 RBI in 95 games after posting a career year in Tampa (38 home runs, 85 RBI) in 2017. Morrison isn't as bad as his 2018 season suggests, but he's highly unlikely to reach his high-water mark of 2017 ever again.
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison was placed on the disabled list on Saturday and will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip. The veteran slugger struggled in his first year with the Twins, batting just .186 with 15 homers and 39 RBI in 95 games. The typical timeframe for recovery is 4-to-8 months, meaning there's a chance Morrison might not be ready for the start of the 2019 season. Morrison is on a one-year contract with a team option in 2019, which the Twins almost certainly won't pick up. He may have to settle for a prove-it minor league deal once he's fully healthy after the disastrous season he just had.
