Eli Morgan optioned to Triple-A

by Bruno Mulé | Cubs Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 3:30pm EDT

The Cubs sent Eli Morgan to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, per team updates, after he pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in Tokyo against the Dodgers this week. (Ryan Herrera)

Cubs moves as they get set to restart spring camp: Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa
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Fantasy Impact:

Morgan’s 1.1 scoreless innings in Tokyo versus the Dodgers couldn’t secure his spot for the Cubs’ domestic opener, landing him in Iowa Thursday post-trade from the Guardians. The righty’s MLB bid pauses. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, expecting the 28-year-old’s arm to push for a midseason call-up if Chicago needs bullpen help in 2025.

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