Report: Cubs acquiring RHP Eli Morgan from Guardians
Oct 18, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Eli Morgan (49) pitches against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during game four of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-hander Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for a prospect, ESPN reported Wednesday.
The A-ball prospect was not named in the initial report.
To make room for Morgan on the 40-man roster, the Cubs are designating infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom for assignment, per the report.
Morgan, 28, pitched to a 1.93 ERA in 32 relief appearances for the Guardians last season. He is 18-12 with a 3.97 ERA in 161 career appearances (19 starts) in four seasons with the Guardians.
Wisdom, 33, batted .171 with eight home runs and 23 RBIs in 75 games with the Cubs last season. He's a career .209 hitter with 88 home runs.
--Field Level Media
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