Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Sun 5/9/21 10:48 PM

Morrow (elbow) spent some time throwing at the Dodgers' spring training facility Friday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Recent reports have indicated that Morrow had been shut down from throwing and isn't expected to pitch this season, so Friday's workout -- which Morrow himself reported on his personal Instagram page -- is a somewhat surprising development. The length and intensity of the the right-hander's session are unclear, and it remains doubtful that he'll be able to contribute to the Dodgers' bullpen this season.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Sun 5/2/21 3:57 PM

Morrow (elbow) was shut down from throwing and isn't expected to pitch this season, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 36-year-old was reportedly healthy entering spring training, but his arm hasn't responded well to rehab and he's since been shut down. It's a familiar story for Morrow, who hasn't pitched in the majors since 2018 with the Cubs due to multiple arm issues.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Sat 3/6/21 2:48 PM

Morrow is unlikely to pitch in Cactus League games this spring, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Morrow is healthy to begin spring training after he dealt with elbow injuries over the past two seasons. He's serving as a non-roster invitee with the Dodgers this year, but manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that he's not likely to see game action this spring since he needs to build up arm strength after his lengthy layoff. The right-hander hasn't appeared in a game in 2018 but is expected to be built up as a "leverage reliever" during spring training.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Fri 2/19/21 2:38 PM

Morrow (elbow) is beginning spring training healthy, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers signed the 36-year-old as a non-roster invitee in December, and manager Dave Roberts said the team plans to build him up as a "leverage reliever." Morrow has been sidelined by multiple arm issues over the past couple years and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2018 with the Cubs. He's been effective when healthy since becoming a full-time reliever in 2016 with a 1.79 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 98 appearances.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Fri 12/11/20 6:48 PM

Morrow (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Morrow didn't play in 2020 after undergoing a minor nerve procedure on his elbow in July. He should be healthy in time for spring training, and he'll get the chance to compete for a role in the Dodgers' talented bullpen as a non-roster invitee. The 36-year-old hasn't pitched in a game in the majors or minors since July of 2018.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Thu 7/9/20 12:15 PM

Morrow (elbow) relayed Wednesday that he recently underwent a minor nerve procedure, but he expects to be fully healthy at some point later this season and hopes to catch on with another team, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though Morrow doesn't expect to miss much time after another setback with his right elbow, he wasn't on track to be ready for Opening Day in late July, which likely explains why the Cubs released him from his minor-league deal Wednesday. Set to turn 36 years old later this month and having not pitched in a regular-season game in the majors or minors since July 15, 2018, Morrow's career looks to be hanging by a thread.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Wed 7/8/20 6:27 PM

The Cubs are expected to release Morrow (elbow), Robert Murray of TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This move comes after Morrow was not included on the Cubs' initial player pool list for the 2020 season. The veteran right-hander has struggled with injuries since joining Chicago in 2018, pitching just 30.2 innings over the past two seasons. Morrow did post a 1.47 ERA during that span, so there's a chance he gets another opportunity elsewhere. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the veteran right-hander would need some time to ramp up from a minor nerve procedure which makes him a difficult proposition for a 60-game season, though he still plans to continue his career in 2021 if he's find another team this season.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Sun 6/28/20 9:18 PM

Morrow was not included on the Cubs' initial player pool list for the 2020 season.
EDGE Analysis
The Cubs announced a 50-player pool and can still get to 60, so there's a chance Morrow ends up getting added. However, with the amount of injuries the 35-year-old has dealt with the past few seasons, he seems unlikely to have any type of significant role with the team this year, if he even gets added to the roster.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Sun 5/3/20 7:57 PM

Morrow (elbow/calf) figures to benefit from the MLB hiatus and could fill a bullpen spot for the Cubs when the season is able to begin, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Morrow missed all of last season after undergoing elbow surgery in November 2018, and he was working his way back in spring training, though a mild calf strain suffered in February slowed him down a little. The 35-year-old is on a minor-league deal and is not a lock to secure a MLB roster spot, but this extra time off could allow him to get fully healthy and possibly make an impact this season, whenever it's able to begin.

Brandon Morrow
RP FA
Sat 2/29/20 1:08 PM

Morrow (elbow) suffered a mild calf strain after running Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Morrow has been working on his recovery from last August's elbow surgery, but he's dealt with several setbacks along the way. He suffered a chest injury last week which felt good after throwing Thursday, but he'll now be sidelined approximately two weeks as a result of his newest injury. The right-hander hasn't appeared in the majors since July of 2018 due to several injuries, and his recent setbacks could hinder his outlook for an eventual major-league roster spot.