The Royals selected Morgan's contract from Triple-A Omaha and optioned him to Omaha on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals will give Morgan a spot on the 40-man roster -- presumably to keep him from opting out of his minor-league deal -- but will stash him in the minors. Morgan had a rough 2025 season with the Cubs, but he posted a 3.27 ERA from 2022-to-2024 out of the Guardians' bullpen.

Morgan signed a minor-league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Royals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan had a few strong seasons in Cleveland, but struggled with both injuries and his performance as a member of the Cubs in 2025. If he regains his past form, he could have a path to a spot in the Royals' bullpen to begin the new campaign.

The Cubs non-tendered Morgan on Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan gave up 10 earned runs over just 7.1 innings with the Cubs before landing on the injured list in mid-April with an elbow impingement. He wasn't able to recover in time to make another appearance in the big leagues during the regular season, and he'll now look to free agency for his next gig. The 29-year-old righty is just one year removed from recording a 1.93 ERA over 42 innings with the Guarduans, so he may still attract a fair amount of interest in the open market.

Morgan was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan has been sidelined since mid-April with an elbow impingement. He has extensive experience in the majors and should be an option if injuries occur in the Cubs' bullpen.

Morgan (elbow) tossed a perfect inning in his first rehab appearance with High-A South Bend on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan initially went down with a right elbow impingement in mid-April and then suffered a setback while on his initial rehab assignment in mid-June. He's now getting back on track and could rejoin the Cubs' bullpen around Sept. 1 if all goes well.

Morgan (elbow) has built back up to throwing off a mound, but he's without a definitive target date for a return from the 60-day injured list, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan is dealing with a right elbow impingement, which has kept him out since the middle of April. After beginning a rehab assignment in June, the veteran reliever suffered a setback, and he's been slowly building himself back up since then. While his ability to throw off a mound is a good sign, Morgan doesn't appear particularly close to returning from the 60-day injured list.

Morgan (elbow) began a rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League Cubs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan began a rehab assignment in mid-June, only for it to be paused due to a setback. Everything has apparently checked out since, and he is set to restart his work toward activation.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Morgan (elbow) is seeking a second opinion on his injury after he suffered a setback during his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on June 17, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Counsell didn't go into specifics regarding a treatment plan for Morgan, but the fact that the right-hander requires a second opinion suggests that surgery could be on the table. Morgan has been on the injured list since April 15 due to right elbow neuritis.

Morgan (elbow) began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan has been sidelined since the middle of April, so he'll need several rehab appearances before being activated. He'll likely return to a low-leverage role in the Cubs' bullpen.

The Cubs transferred Morgan (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

A right elbow impingement sent Morgan to the injured list April 15, and his move to the 60-day IL will ensure he remains out until at least mid-June. The 28-year-old southpaw will be replaced by Cade Horton on the 40-man roster.