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Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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- Birthplace: Santa Rosa, CA
- Birthdate: July 26, 1984
- Age: 34
- Height: 6'3" Weight: 207 lbs
- Throws: R Bats: R
- MLB Seasons: 12
- College: California
All Fantrax Leagues (2019)
| % Drafted: | 94 | |
| Avg. Draft Position: | 245.98 | |
| % Owned | (Next Week): | 44 |
| (This Week): | 44 | |
| (Last Week): | 48 | |
| % Active | (Next Week): | 14 |
| (This Week): | 14 | |
| (Last Week): | 16 | |
Injury Report
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Injured on Thu Mar 28, 2019 (Elbow)Expected to return on Wed May 1, 2019 (60-day IL). |
Latest News (Jun 24, 2019)
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Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Statistics Summary
| GP | GS | QS | CG | SHO | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
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Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | RP: 35 |
| 2017 | RP: 45 |
| 2016 | RP: 18 |
| 2015 | SP: 5 |
| 2014 | SP: 6 RP: 7 |
| 2013 | SP: 10 |
| 2012 | SP: 21 |
| 2011 | SP: 30 |
| 2010 | SP: 26 |
| 2009 | SP: 10 RP: 16 |
| 2008 | SP: 5 RP: 40 P: 33 |
| 2007 | RP: 60 P: 60 |
Career Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2007 |
SEA |
60 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
18 |
63.1 |
56 |
29 |
29 |
3 |
50 |
66 |
0.79 |
.243 |
1.674 |
4.12 |
2008 |
SEA |
45 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
10 |
2 |
3 |
64.2 |
40 |
26 |
24 |
10 |
34 |
75 |
0.68 |
.174 |
1.144 |
3.34 |
2009 |
SEA |
26 |
10 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
69.2 |
66 |
38 |
34 |
10 |
44 |
63 |
0.90 |
.248 |
1.579 |
4.39 |
2010 |
TOR |
26 |
26 |
15 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
146.1 |
136 |
76 |
73 |
11 |
66 |
178 |
1.06 |
.248 |
1.380 |
4.49 |
2011 |
TOR |
30 |
30 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
179.1 |
162 |
103 |
94 |
21 |
69 |
203 |
0.94 |
.237 |
1.288 |
4.72 |
2012 |
TOR |
21 |
21 |
13 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
124.2 |
98 |
45 |
41 |
12 |
41 |
108 |
1.03 |
.214 |
1.115 |
2.96 |
2013 |
TOR |
10 |
10 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
54.1 |
63 |
39 |
34 |
12 |
18 |
42 |
0.89 |
.286 |
1.491 |
5.63 |
2014 |
TOR |
13 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
33.1 |
37 |
21 |
21 |
2 |
18 |
30 |
1.76 |
.287 |
1.650 |
5.67 |
2015 |
SD |
5 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
33 |
29 |
10 |
10 |
3 |
7 |
23 |
1.70 |
.248 |
1.091 |
2.73 |
2016 |
SD |
18 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
16 |
19 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
1.71 |
.306 |
1.375 |
1.69 |
2017 |
LAD |
45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
43.2 |
31 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
9 |
50 |
1.43 |
.194 |
0.916 |
2.06 |
2018 |
CHC |
35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
22 |
2 |
0 |
30.2 |
24 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
9 |
31 |
2.26 |
.214 |
1.076 |
1.47 |
| Career Total | 334 |
113 |
58 |
4 |
4 |
51 |
43 |
40 |
10 |
35 |
859 |
761 |
406 |
378 |
88 |
368 |
877 |
1.04 |
.237 |
1.314 |
3.96 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2007 |
SEA |
60 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2008 |
SEA |
45 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2009 |
SEA |
26 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2010 |
TOR |
26 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2011 |
TOR |
30 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2012 |
TOR |
21 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2013 |
TOR |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2014 |
TOR |
13 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2015 |
SD |
5 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.100 |
.000 |
.100 |
2016 |
SD |
18 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2017 |
LAD |
45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2018 |
CHC |
35 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
| Career Total | 334 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.040 |
.000 |
.040 |
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Postseason Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
ShHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2017 |
LAD |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
13.2 |
11 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
12 |
1.21 |
.216 |
0.951 |
3.95 |
| Career TOTAL | 14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
13.2 |
11 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
12 |
1.21 |
.216 |
0.951 |
3.95 |
|
| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2017 |
LAD |
14 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
| Career TOTAL | 14 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
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Situational Statistics
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| May 02, 2019 | Transferred to 60-Day IL (Recovery from right elbow surgery) |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Placed on 10-Day IL (Recovery from right elbow surgery) |
| Nov 02, 2018 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Right biceps inflammation) |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right biceps inflammation) |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Right biceps inflammation) |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Removed From 10-Day DL (Lower back tightness) |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Lower back tightness) |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2018-2019; Opt 2020)(two-year contract) |
| Nov 02, 2017 | Declared Free Agency |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jun 10, 2017 | Sent to Minors |
| May 29, 2017 | Purchased From Minors |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Signed to a Minor League Contract |
| Nov 03, 2016 | Declared Free Agency |
| Aug 29, 2016 | Reinstated from Paternity Leave List |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Placed on Paternity Leave List |
| Aug 13, 2016 | Purchased From Minors |
| Dec 17, 2015 | Signed to a Minor League Contract |
| Nov 02, 2015 | Declared Free Agency |
| Nov 02, 2015 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation) |
| Jul 29, 2015 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jul 24, 2015 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation) |
| Jun 07, 2015 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jun 02, 2015 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| May 05, 2015 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation) |
| Dec 16, 2014 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2015)(one-year contract) |
| Nov 01, 2014 | Declared Free Agency (team option declined) |
| Sep 02, 2014 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Torn tendon sheath, right hand) |
| Sep 02, 2014 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| May 04, 2014 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Torn tendon sheath, right hand) |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Right forearm strain) |
| Aug 01, 2013 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right forearm strain) |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jun 17, 2013 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jun 01, 2013 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right forearm strain) |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Strained left oblique) |
| Jul 29, 2012 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jul 17, 2012 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Strained left oblique) |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained left oblique) |
| Jan 24, 2012 | Signed ( 2012-2014; Opt 2015)(three-year contract, avoids arbitration) |
| Apr 20, 2011 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Right forearm inflammation) |
| Apr 20, 2011 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Apr 07, 2011 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right forearm inflammation) |
| Jan 18, 2011 | Signed ( 2011)(avoids arbitration) |
| Dec 23, 2009 | Traded From Seattle (for Brandon League & Johermyn Chavez) |
| Sep 09, 2009 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jul 11, 2009 | Sent to Minors |
| May 09, 2009 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Right biceps tendinitis) |
| May 02, 2009 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right biceps tendinitis) |
| Sep 02, 2008 | Called Up from Minors |
| Aug 05, 2008 | Sent to Minors |
| Apr 16, 2008 | Called Up from Minors |
| Mar 29, 2008 | Sent to Minors |
| Apr 01, 2007 | Purchased From Minors |
Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago...
Jun. 24, 2019
Morrow (elbow) doesn't appear to have a closer role to return to once he gets healthy after Craig...
Jun. 7, 2019
Morrow (elbow) doesn't appear to have a closer role to return to once he gets healthy after Craig Kimbrel officially joined the Cubs on Friday.
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Morrow (elbow) is throwing from 90 feet, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Jun. 5, 2019
Morrow (elbow) is throwing from 90 feet, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) played catch from 45-to-60 feet Monday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
May. 20, 2019
Morrow (elbow) played catch from 45-to-60 feet Monday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Morrow (elbow) will be evaluated later this week and could resume throwing at that point, Jordan...
May. 14, 2019
Morrow (elbow) will be evaluated later this week and could resume throwing at that point, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Bruce Miles of the Chicago...
May. 2, 2019
Morrow (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Bruce Miles of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
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Morrow (elbow) will remain shut down from throwing for two weeks after receiving an injection of...
Apr. 30, 2019
Morrow (elbow) will remain shut down from throwing for two weeks after receiving an injection of synthetic lubricant Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Morrow (elbow) could resume throwing in a few weeks, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Apr. 25, 2019
Morrow (elbow) could resume throwing in a few weeks, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that the Cubs will "slow things down" with Morrow (elbow) after he...
Apr. 20, 2019
Manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that the Cubs will "slow things down" with Morrow (elbow) after he experienced discomfort during a recent side session, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
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Morrow (elbow) is throwing in live batting practice sessions at extended spring training in...
Apr. 12, 2019
Morrow (elbow) is throwing in live batting practice sessions at extended spring training in Arizona, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw one more bullpen before being cleared to face live hitters,...
Apr. 3, 2019
Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw one more bullpen before being cleared to face live hitters, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) was placed on the 10-day IL, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Mar. 28, 2019
Morrow (elbow) was placed on the 10-day IL, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) said Monday that he believes he'll be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment...
Mar. 26, 2019
Morrow (elbow) said Monday that he believes he'll be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in mid-April, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Morrow (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Mar. 21, 2019
Morrow (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Mar. 18, 2019
Morrow (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) will throw a long-toss sesion Friday and a bullpen session Monday, Jordan Bastian of...
Mar. 15, 2019
Morrow (elbow) will throw a long-toss sesion Friday and a bullpen session Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw from 150 feet Sunday, Wednesday and Friday before possibly...
Mar. 10, 2019
Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw from 150 feet Sunday, Wednesday and Friday before possibly logging a bullpen session on March 18, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Morrow (elbow) continues to build up his throwing distance but isn't expected to throw a bullpen...
Mar. 4, 2019
Morrow (elbow) continues to build up his throwing distance but isn't expected to throw a bullpen session for three more weeks, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) threw from 105 feet Wednesday and is now allowed to play catch every day, Jesse...
Feb. 20, 2019
Morrow (elbow) threw from 105 feet Wednesday and is now allowed to play catch every day, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) threw from 90 feet Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Feb. 13, 2019
Morrow (elbow) threw from 90 feet Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Morrow (elbow) is expected to miss at least one month to begin the 2019 season, Sahadev Sharma of...
Jan. 29, 2019
Morrow (elbow) is expected to miss at least one month to begin the 2019 season, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
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President of baseball operations Theo Epstein acknowledged Saturday that Morrow (elbow) is unlikely...
Jan. 7, 2019
President of baseball operations Theo Epstein acknowledged Saturday that Morrow (elbow) is unlikely to be ready to pitch when the 2019 season begins, 670 The Score Chicago reports. "If you asked [Morrow], he'd probably say he's going to be ready for Opening Day," Epstein said. "But, probably, that's unrealistic. If we do the right thing and build him up slowly, he'll probably miss it by a few weeks. But we'll see."
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Brandon Morrow Undergoes Elbow Scope
Dec. 6, 2018
.Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (elbow) underwent a scope on his elbow a month ago, and it could impact his availability for the start of the 2019 season. Morrow missed all of the second half last season due to elbow issues, but he was very good in the first half, posting a 1.47 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 22 saves and 31 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings. His elbow issues will make him extremely volatile as a fantasy closer in 2019 drafts, however, and Pedro Strop might once again be penciled into ninth-inning duties to start the year if Morrow is unavailable.
Morrow (arm) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Nov. 6 and may not be available for...
Dec. 6, 2018
Morrow (arm) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Nov. 6 and may not be available for Opening Day, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
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Morrow (arm) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago...
Sep. 19, 2018
Morrow (arm) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Brandon Morrow is Out for the Season
Sep. 18, 2018
.Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (biceps) has been shut down for the remainder of the season, according to manager Joe Maddon. Morrow has been sidelined since mid-July with a bone bruise in his right elbow. The Cubs will go closer-by-committee with both Morrow and Pedro Strop (hamstring) sidelined. Morrow pitched just 30 2/3 innings for the Cubs in 2018. Steve Cishek and C.J. Edwards are the most likely candidates to see saves, but it's never a certainty with Joe Maddon.
President of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced Tuesday that Morrow (arm) will not pitch...
Sep. 18, 2018
President of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced Tuesday that Morrow (arm) will not pitch again this season, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
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Brandon Morrow Will Be Eased Back In
Sep. 15, 2018
.Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) will not be put back into the ninth-inning role immediately upon his return. Morrow threw a simulated game on Saturday and said he is ready to return in a few days. Pedro Strop (hamstring) is now out for the rest of the regular season, and Jorge De La Rosa recorded a save on Friday. Expect Chicago to mix and match in the ninth inning until they deem Morrow ready to retake the role. If you're desperate for saves, you might want to consider adding Morrow if he's available, but he might not see a ton of save chances to close out the year.
Morrow (biceps) expects to be activated from the disabled list within the next few days, Paul...
Sep. 15, 2018
Morrow (biceps) expects to be activated from the disabled list within the next few days, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Brandon Morrow Expects To Be Activated Soon
Sep. 15, 2018
.After throwing one inning in a simulated game on Saturday, Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) expects to be activated in a few days. This would be a big boost to both the Cubs and fantasy owners as Pedro Strop (hamstring) was ruled out for the season on Friday. Morrow has been out since the middle of July with a bone bruise in his right elbow. With Strop sidelined, the Cubs are likely to use a combination of Jesse Chavez, Steve Cishek and Carl Edwards Jr. to pitch in save opportunities until Morrow returns.
Morrow (biceps) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Saturday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Sep. 15, 2018
Morrow (biceps) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Saturday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
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Brandon Morrow To Throw Sim Game Saturday
Sep. 14, 2018
.Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) will throw a simulated game on Saturday. He's hoping to return to games by the end of next week. The Cubs could really use Morrow back now with Pedro Strop (hamstring) out for the rest of the regular season. Morrow could become an option for saves in the final week of the season if he's healthy, but it might be a long shot since he's been out since before the All-Star break. Chicago is expected to use a committee approach with Jesse Chavez, Steve Cishek, Carl Edwards Jr. and Justin Wilson at least until Morrow is back.
Brandon Morrow Set To Move To Simulated Games
Sep. 12, 2018
.Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday and hopes to pitch in simulated games by the end of next week. At this point, the Cubs are probably just hoping that Morrow might be an option for a potential postseason run. He hasn't pitched in the majors since before the All-Star break and is highly unlikely to see any save chances before the regular season is over. He can be dropped in redraft leagues.
Morrow (biceps) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and is expected to partake in a...
Sep. 12, 2018
Morrow (biceps) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and is expected to partake in a simulated game this weekend, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Brandon Morrow To Throw Bullpen Wednesday
Sep. 11, 2018
.Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Morrow has been out since before the All-Star break but is trying to return before the end of the regular season. There's no guarantee he will, and he surely won't be thrust right back into the closer's role even if he does. Morrow can probably be safely dropped at this point if he wasn't already. Pedro Strop remains the favorite for saves in Chicago with Morrow sidelined.
Morrow (biceps) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Sep. 11, 2018
Morrow (biceps) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
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Brandon Morrow To Play Catch Monday
Sep. 10, 2018
.Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) said he feels good on Monday after a light bullpen session on Sunday. The right-hander will play catch on Monday. Morrow has been out since before the All-Star break. While he's getting close to a return, manager Joe Maddon is unlikely to immediately re-insert him in the ninth-inning role with a division title on the line in the final few weeks. Morrow can probably be dropped, if he wasn't already.
Morrow (biceps) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times...
Sep. 9, 2018
Morrow (biceps) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Brandon Morrow's Fate Hinges On Sunday
Sep. 6, 2018
.Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (biceps) will face a key point on Sunday. He will throw off a mound for the first time since July 18. How he feels after that session will determine so much about the path forward. The Cub and Morrow both are targeting September 15 or 16 as a possible return target. Since the minors are mostly wrapped up, Morrow will have to do his rehab game work with the Cubs, so having as much of that final two weeks of the regular season available as possible for outings is important. Morrow will not return to the closer role right away so he will need time and opportunities to build himself back up before the playoffs. In seasonal leagues, look for help on your league's waiver wire.
Morrow (biceps) is scheduled to throw off a mound Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Sep. 6, 2018
Morrow (biceps) is scheduled to throw off a mound Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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Manager Joe Maddon said there's "barely" enough time for Morrow (biceps) to return this season,...
Sep. 5, 2018
Manager Joe Maddon said there's "barely" enough time for Morrow (biceps) to return this season, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Brandon Morrow Running Out Of Time
Sep. 5, 2018
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said there is "barely" enough time for closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) to return to the team this season. Maddon said he'd be surprised if Morrow returns. Well there you go, folks. Unless you have plenty of room, Morrow is now a drop candidate in shallow mixed leagues. He's been out since July and isn't a realistic option for many saves even if he were to return. Pedro Strop remains the primary option for saves in Chicago's bullpen, but Jesse Chavez has stepped in for a few chances of late.
Morrow (biceps) has yet to resume throwing off a mound, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Sep. 4, 2018
Morrow (biceps) has yet to resume throwing off a mound, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
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Brandon Morrow Has Yet To Throw Off Mound
Sep. 4, 2018
Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) has yet to throw off a mound. "He's still progressing. He's feeling better. I know he's optimistic about getting back and I am, too. No regression. Everything's been positive," manager Joe Maddon said. There remains no timetable for Morrow to return to his ninth-inning role, and he's running out of time to make an impact for his fantasy owners. Pedro Strop has been pretty good for fantasy owners in Morrow's absence, but Jesse Chavez has also locked down a few saves recently. Continue to stick with Strop in fantasy leagues until Morrow is back.
Morrow (biceps) is targeting a return in the second half of September, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Sep. 1, 2018
Morrow (biceps) is targeting a return in the second half of September, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Morrow (biceps) threw off flat ground again Wednesday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Aug. 29, 2018
Morrow (biceps) threw off flat ground again Wednesday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
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Brandon Morrow Plays Catch Wednesday
Aug. 29, 2018
Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) played catch on Wednesday. Morrow has been sidelined since July 19. Cubs pitching coach Jim Hickey said on Wednesday that Morrow is expected to return in mid-September. Pedro Strop has seen the majority of save opportunities with Morrow sidelined, but was pulled early on Monday. Strop remains the most likely Cubs reliever to get save chances with Morrow on the shelf.
Brandon Morrow Won't Immediately Return To Closer Role
Aug. 28, 2018
Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps), who is hoping to throw off a mound soon, won't be immediately inserted back into the closer's role when he comes off the disabled list, according to manager Joe Maddon. Because the minor league seasons are ending soon, Morrow also won't be able to go on a rehab assignment. The Cubs will be cautious with the right-hander, as they'd like to have him at 100 percent for a playoff run. With Morrow running out of time to give fantasy owners saves, you may want to consider dropping him in a shallow league if you have more pressing needs. Pedro Strop has mostly filled in for saves with Morrow out, but he has stumbled a bit of late, opening up the door for Jesse Chavez to see some save chances.
Morrow (biceps) still hasn't thrown off a mound, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Aug. 28, 2018
Morrow (biceps) still hasn't thrown off a mound, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
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Brandon Morrow Looking To Throw Off Mound Soon
Aug. 28, 2018
Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) said he's had two good flat-ground throwing sessions and is looking to throw off a mound soon. A rehab stint is unlikely with the minor league season nearing an end. Morrow has been out since July 15 and is running out of time to make an impact for his owners. He was successful when healthy and should remain stashed, but his owners are surely getting impatient. Pedro Strop has mainly been the ninth-inning replacement, although he's struggled a bit of late, opening the door for Jesse Chavez.