On Friday, the Cleveland Guardians will open up a series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
They most recently beat the San Francisco Giants (at home) by a score of 5-2 on Thursday.
4-Year Guardians Pitcher Signs With Yankees
GettyEli Morgan #49 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers during Game Three of the Division Series at Comerica Park on October 9, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Also on Friday, news came out that a former Guardians pitcher is signing with the New York Yankees.
Jon Heyman of The New York Post wrote: “Eli Morgan to Yankees. MILB deal.”
Morgan had most recently been with the Kansas City Royals earlier this season.
He appeared in 16 games.
Looking At Morgan
GettyEli Morgan #49 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after striking out the final batter in the eleventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Morgan was picked in the 8th round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Guardians.
He spent the first four years of his career with the franchise.
In 2022, Morgan went 5-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 50 games.
GettyEli Morgan #49 of the Cleveland Guardians is introduced before the home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Following his run in Cleveland, Morgan spent the 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs (before the Royals this year).
Over 184 career games, the 30-year-old has gone 18-14 with a 4.25 ERA.
Social Media Reacts To Morgan News
GettyEli Morgan #49 of the Cleveland Guardians leaves the game during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Gary Phillips: “Morgan was drafted by CLE when Matt Blake was still there. The righty is 2 seasons removed from a 1.93 ERA over 42 IP, but he’s got a 7.09 ERA/26.2 IP since. Dealt with some elbow issues in 2025.”
@FiresideYankees: “The Yankees signed RHP Eli Morgan to a Minor League deal, according to @JonHeyman. Morgan had a 5.12 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 19.1 IP.”
GettyCarter Jensen #22 and Eli Morgan #34 of the Kansas City Royals celebrate their team’s 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres at Kauffman Stadium on July 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
@LombardIsKing_: “2026 Paul Blackburn = 2027 Eli Morgan”
@acosta__nick: “Matt Blake do your magic please because this bullpen is literally running on fumes.”
4-Year Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Signs With New York Yankees