Christopher Morel

Christopher Morel went 2 for 3 with a grand slam in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

His day at the plate included two hits and a walk. This performance is a continuation of Morel's impressive start to the season, as he now boasts a .326 batting average, three homers, and 10 RBI through 11 games.

Christopher Morel went 1 for 4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's 12-2 blowout over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Morel's performance at the plate, which also included a walk and an additional run scored, punctuated an already impressive start to his season. With a batting average soaring at .381 through five games, coupled with a keen eye that has kept his strikeouts to a minimum, Morel is rapidly emerging as a fantasy asset worth attention.

Christopher Morel is set to enter camp with the Cubs as a third baseman.

Fantasy Impact

Cubs manager Craig Counsell wants to give Morel a chance at 3B and provide him some defensive consistency then see where the roster is at some point in spring and go from there. He played five games at third base last season, and he figures to play that position more consistently this year.

The Cubs are reportedly not willing to give up Christopher Morel simply for a one-year rental.

Fantasy Impact

This report comes with the Cubs talking to the Rays about a trade for Tyler Glasnow. It is possible things can change depending on how trade talks progress, but for now Morel will remain with the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs utility player Christopher Morel is being moved to first base in Winter Ball and is expected to stay there, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.

Fantasy Impact

Interestingly, first base was the only position on the field -- save for pitcher and catcher -- that Morel did not play in 2023 but he is expected to transition to first base beginning in Winter Ball. The 24-year-old impressed with his bat in 2023, hitting .247 with 26 homers, six stolen bases, and an .821 OPS across 429 trips tp the plate.