Cody Morris

The Yankees have recalled Cody Morris from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact

Morris is joining the active roster after the team placed Nick Burdi on the IL. The 27-year-old has a 1.93 ERA in four games in Triple-A this season.

The Cleveland Guardians have traded Cody Morris to the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Estevan Florial was sent in exchange to the Guardians. Morris dealt with a shoulder injury that limited his number of appearances last season. He figures to work a role in the middle innings out of the Yankees bullpen.

Cody Morris is dealing with right teres major soreness, which has limited the right hander so far this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Morris was able to throw from 90 feet as of February 25th, but was set back last season by lat issues that limited him to a bullpen role. The 26-year-old pitched in just seven games last season and the Guardians are likely going to ease him back into game action to avoid any further setbacks.

Cody Morris allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over five innings in a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Friday. Morris earned his first MLB win while striking out five and walking two.

Fantasy Impact

Morris allowed two runs in the second inning but kept the Rangers off the board other than that. He picked up nine swinging strikes on 80 pitches in the start. The rookie now has a 1-2 record, 2.18 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 20 strikeouts over 20 2/3 innings of work. Morris will be back out there on Thursday against the Rays.

Cody Morris allowed one run on six hits over six innings in a 3-0 loss to the Twins on Sunday. Morris took the loss while striking out six and walking one.

Fantasy Impact

Morris was solid in the start, notching 13 swinging strikes on just 81 pitches. The rookie hurler has now made four starts for Cleveland, posting a 0-2 record, 2.30 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts over 15 2/3 innings of work. He's scheduled to face the Rangers on Friday next time through the rotation.