The Athletics optioned Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. Morris gave up nine earned runs in just four innings during his MLB debut Saturday, and he'll now be sent back down to the minors in favor of Joey Estes. Morris owns a 4.45 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 60.2 innings at Las Vegas and could rejoin the A's at some point later this summer if he gets back on track with the Aviators.
Kade Morris: Everything you need to know
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STATS
Kade Morris Game Log 2026
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Regular SeasonDateOppResultIPKBBHBPCGSHOHRER6/6L 13-24.043000999
Regular Season Totals 443000999
Kade Morris Splits 2026
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SplitsGSIPWLERAKBBHBPCGHRERSVOSAVGHR
Overall 14.0010.04300999000.5003Away 14.0010.04300999000.5003Day 14.0010.04300999000.5003vs Lefty 00.0000.00200470000.8002vs Righty 00.0000.04100520000.3851June 14.0010.04300999000.5003Opponent vs HOU 1 4.0 0 1 0.0 4 3 0 0 9 9 9 0 0 0.500 3 Venue @ Houston 1 4.0 0 1 0.0 4 3 0 0 9 9 9 0 0 0.500 3
Kade Morris Player Profile
Kade Morris: Breaking News
Hit hard in MLB debut
Morris (0-1) took the loss against Houston on Saturday, allowing nine runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out four batters over four-plus innings. Morris was called upon to start following injuries to Aaron Civale (shoulder) and Luis Severino (shoulder), but he didn't make a strong case for sticking in the rotation. The right-hander gave up six runs over his first two innings, with the biggest blow being a grand slam off the bat of Yordan Alvarez. That was one of three homers allowed overall by Morris, who needed 90 pitches to retire 12 batters. Neither Civale nor Severino is slated to return soon, but given Morris' performance Saturday, the Athletics -- who currently sit 3.5 games behind Seattle in the AL West -- may opt to turn to a different pitcher to fill the rotation slot.
Making MLB debut
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay confirmed that Morris will start Saturday's game in Houston, Chris Correa of the Turlock Journal reports. The Athletics called up Morris from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, and after he wasn't needed in relief in any of the ensuing four games, he'll make his MLB debut Saturday as the club's new fifth starter. Prior to receiving his promotion, Morris compiled a 4.45 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB over 60.2 innings with Las Vegas in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. Since neither Luis Severino (shoulder) nor Aaron Civale (shoulder) appear especially close to returning from the injured list, Morris has a path to making multiple turns through the big-league rotation. If Morris performs poorly in Saturday's contest, however, the Athletics could swap him out of the rotation for Mason Barnett, who is stretched out enough to handle a starting role after tossing four shutout innings in long relief during Friday's 5-1 loss to the Astros.