The Yankees introduced a pair of roster strikes, together with the information that right-hander Cody Morris has been designated for task. The 40-man roster spot was required since right-hander Scott Effross was reinstated from the 60-day injured checklist, after which optioned to Triple-A.
Morris was acquired from the Guardians final December in alternate for Estevan Florial, and although Morris has been known as up a few instances this season, he has but to make his official debut in a Yankees uniform. On the Triple-A stage, Morris has a 4.25 ERA over 36 innings for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with a evident 16% stroll fee undermining a stable 25.8% strikeout fee.
The management issues have been obvious throughout Morris’ temporary run within the massive leagues, as he has a 13.% stroll fee over 31 2/3 innings with Cleveland in 2022-23, albeit with a 3.41 ERA. The ERA breaks down as a 2.28 mark over 23 2/3 frames in 2022, however then a 6.75 ERA in eight innings final season, as Morris additionally missed time early within the season with a teres main pressure. Morris additionally had an inflated stroll fee throughout his time with the Guardians’ Triple-A affiliate in 2023, which doubtless made him an expendable arm for the Guards within the offseason.
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