Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Tue 9/17/24 2:53 PM

Morel (Achilles) will start in left field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game versus the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Morel missed each of the last two contests with right Achilles discomfort, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go as the Rays open a series against the Red Sox. Each of Morel's last three starts have been in left field after he had previously only played second base since joining Tampa Bay.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Sun 9/15/24 1:30 PM

Morel (Achilles) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second straight game on the bench for Morel after he exited Friday's contest due to right Achilles discomfort. He'll also have Monday's team off day to help in his recovery before Tuesday's series opener versus Boston.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Sat 9/14/24 3:40 PM

Morel (Achilles) is not in Saturday's lineup against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Morel was forced to exit Friday's game after suffering a leg injury while running the bases. The injury isn't believed to be serious, but Morel will get at least one more day to rest.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Fri 9/13/24 8:29 PM

Morel was removed from Friday's game versus Cleveland due to right Achilles discomfort, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Morel appeared to tweak his lower leg while turning back to first base after hitting a single in the third inning, and he ended up getting pulled for a pinch runner. The severity of his injury remains unknown, though it's possible the Rays give him a day or two off in order to properly recover.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Wed 9/11/24 11:24 AM

Morel went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple and an RBI on Tuesday against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Morel got off to a slow start with the Rays but has managed at least one hit in 13 of his last 20 games. He's still lacked power in that span (.368 slugging percentage), so Tuesday's effort was an encouraging sign.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Sat 9/7/24 2:52 PM

Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite recording a base hit in six of his last seven games, Morel will now sit down for the third time in Tampa Bay's last four contests. Yandy Diaz will instead serve as the Rays' DH while Austin Shenton starts at first base and bats ninth.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Fri 9/6/24 4:18 PM

Morel is not in Friday's lineup against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
This is only Morel's second time out of the lineup in the last 10 games, even though he is hitting .191 with 42 strikeouts and three home runs in 31 games since getting traded to Tampa Bay. Jose Caballero draws the start at second base while Taylor Walls mans shortstop.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Wed 9/4/24 2:58 PM

Morel is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
It's a routine day off for Morel, who had started each of the previous eight tilts. Brandon Lowe will cover second base and Junior Caminero will be in the designated hitter slot for the Rays.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Sun 9/1/24 1:30 AM

Morel went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Morel led off for the first time as a Ray, stepping into the role in the absence of Yandy Diaz (knee). Morel played a key role in rallies in the second and fourth innings, giving him at least one hit in seven of his last 10 starts. In that span, he's gone 10-for-39 with a 38 percent strikeout rate, though he's still managed three RBI and six runs scored.

Christopher Morel
2B/3B/LF/DH TB
Sun 8/25/24 3:42 PM

Morel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Morel posted a .907 OPS while starting the past seven games but will sit for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Yandy Diaz will receive a turn at designated hitter while Brandon Lowe shifts to first base and Jose Caballero starts at second.