Christopher Morel

Morel was ineffective in 2025 with a slash of .208/.277/.355 over 154 games with Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old will likely have interest on the free-agent market because of his power, but it's hard to imagine more than a one-year "prove it" deal.

The Rays are expected to designate outfielders Christopher Morel and Jake Fraley for assignment, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin also reported that catcher Dominic Keegan, right-hander Alex Cook, and second baseman Jadher Areinamo are expected to be added to the 40-man roster. The trio will grab the vacated roster spots to…

The Rays are expected to designate outfielders Christopher Morel and Jake Fraley for assignment, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin also reported that catcher Dominic Keegan, right-hander Alex Cook, and second baseman Jadher Areinamo are expected to be added to the 40-man roster. The trio will grab the vacated roster spots to…

Morel gets the boot from Tampa Bay's roster after hitting just .208/.277/.355 with 14 homers and eight steals in 154 games since coming over from the Cubs at the trade deadline back in 2024 as the primary return for Isaac Paredes. There's going to be another organization out there willing to gamble on the 26-year-old former top prospect as a reclamation project.