Adrian Morejon

Adrian Morejon delivered a flawless inning to notch a save in the Padres' nail-biting 9-8 win over the Pirates on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 13 pitches, allowed no hits or walks, and struck out one batter. This performance marks a continuation of Morejon's solid season, where he maintains a 2.66 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP across 40 appearances. His ability to strike out nearly ten batters per nine innings while keeping a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.25 makes him a reliable option in leagues that value middle relievers or setup men, especially in formats that reward holds and saves. While Morejon's role may primarily be in setup situations, his occasional saves and consistent outings contribute positively to fantasy rosters needing stability in the bullpen.

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon has been diagnosed with left elbow inflammation following an MRI.

Fantasy Impact

It's always a concern when a pitcher needs an MRI on their throwing elbow but Morejon has seemingly avoided any serious long-term issue. However, he's unlikely for the Opening Day roster and will begin a throwing progression once his soreness subsides. The southpaw turned in a 4.24 ERA across 26 relief outings last season but owns a 5.05 mark across 66 career innings pitched as he's dealt with injuries throughout his MLB tenure.

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon will undergo an MRI after feeling discomfort near his elbow Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The left-hander exited his outing Sunday as he felt discomfort in the back of his arm in the area just above the left elbow, according to Padres skipper Bob Melvin. The club doesn't appear to be worried as there was no dip in velocity while his MRI could take place on Wednesday. The 24-year-old put forth a 4.24 ERA across 26 relief appearances with the Padres last season and while he was building up as a potential starter this spring it appears he might be set for long relief as he works his way back from this setback.

Adrian Morejon has been placed on the injured list on Saturday due to COVID-19.

Fantasy Impact

Morejon along with Mike Clevinger were placed on the injured list and will most likely miss two turns in the rotation. Morejon had Tommy John surgery last season and returned to the club on June 7, pitching two scoreless innings. In a corresponding move, the Brewers are calling up Ray Kerr and Reiss Knehr to the active roster.

Padres LHP Adrian Morejon will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Morejon was placed on the injured list back on April 12th due to an elbow/forearm strain. However, further testing revealed the damage. The 22-year-old was filling in for Dinelson Lamet, who will likely take the rotation spot. Top prospect MacKenzie Gore could now be next in line in San Diego.