Christopher Morel's Name Has Surfaced In Trade Talks For Tyler Glasnow
1 year agoChicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel's name has come up in talks with the Tampa Bay Rays about right-hander Tyler Glasnow. The Rays are expected to trade Glasnow this offseason, potentially right after two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani decides his next team. In addition to the Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds and their glut of young talent already at the major-league level are interested in potentially dealing for Glasnow. Morel can also play third base but has been more of a designated-hitter type for the Cubs. He's streaky at the plate but has impressive power from the right side of the batter's box. The 24-year-old Dominican slugger hit .247 (96-for-388) with a career-high 26 home runs, 70 RBI and six stolen bases in 107 games for the Cubs in 2023 in just his second year in the majors. Morel does have 270 strikeouts to boot in 220 games over two seasons.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale