Morel went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Morel started at shortstop and provided his 14th home run of the season. The rookie also has 10 stolen bases, and his mix of power and speed as well as his ability to play both the infield and outfield is intriguing heading into 2023. Assuming Morel gets regular playing time from Opening Day onward, he could be in line for a true breakout campaign.

Morel went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets. He also stole a base.

EDGE Analysis

Morel was busy despite not having any hits, walking and scoring in the first inning, then walking and stealing second base in the ninth. The rookie now has 10 stolen bases this season to go along with 13 home runs across 96 games. Provided he plays a full season in the majors in 2023, Morel could push toward the 15-to-20 range in each category, which would give him some definite fantasy appeal.

Morel is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Morel has hit a rough patch at the plate, going just 6-for-44 (.136) over his last 16 games, so he will sit out Tuesday for the third time in six days. David Bote will claim a spot in Tuesday's lineup with Morel opening the contest on the bench.

Morel isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Morel is getting a breather after he went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts over the last two games. David Bote will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth.

Morel isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Morel started the last three games and went 3-for-9 with a double, two RBI, a walk and three strikeouts. David Bote will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth.

Morel isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Morel started the last four games and went 2-for-13 with a home run, a double, two RBI, a walk and five strikeouts. Zach McKinstry is taking over at the hot corner and batting ninth.

Morel went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Morel continues to have a solid rookie season, as he connected for his 13th home run of the season in the sixth inning. He's at nine stolen bases as well, and double figures in both categories would be impressive, especially considering he's only played in 86 games. Morel has seemingly played his way onto the 2023 Opening Day roster for the Cubs, and the 23-year-old could be primed for a breakout campaign if he keeps contributing power and speed.

Morel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Morel has moved between third base and center field of late and should be locked in as an everyday player for the Cubs, but he'll retreat to the bench after going 0-for-13 with six strikeouts across his past four starts. Zach McKinstry is covering the hot corner Sunday, while Nelson Velazquez gets the starting nod in center field.

Morel isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Morel is resting after he hit .300 with a homer, a double, three runs and two RBI over the last seven games. Rafael Ortega will start in center field and bat sixth.

Morel went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Friday's 8-7 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Morel's sixth-inning homer, his 12th of the season, put the Cubs ahead for good in the high-scoring contest. The rookie also has nine stolen bases this year and a solid .790 OPS. He showed off his versatility by starting at shortstop Friday, though he's also played outfield as well as second and third base. Morel's had a strong debut so far, and he could be primed for a big 2023 campaign assuming he has an Opening Day lineup spot.