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A.J. Morris: Throws five shutout innings against Venezuela in WBC
Morris threw five hitless innings and allowed just one walk with five strikeouts in a no-decision in Monday's World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela.
Morris was dominant against a fantastic lineup. Venezuela's 3-4-5-6 of Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez, Rougned Odor and Carlos Gonzalez could contend with the heart of the order of any major league squad. Morris is a free agent who allowed a 6.30 ERA in 10 innings with the Reds last year as a 29-year-old rookie. Perhaps this performance will be enough to get him onto a minor league squad and give him a chance to work his way back to a second chance in the bigs.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Outrighted to Triple-A Louisville
Morris was activated from the DL and outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Morris hasn't pitched for the Reds since June 15 and has since been dealing with a shoulder ailment. While on his rehab assignment with Louisville, Morris allowed eight runs over just 5.2 innings.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Beginning rehab assignment
Morris (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville.
Morris is unlikely to be back with the big league club until September roster expansion, barring a handful of injuries to the current bullpen.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Transferred to 60-day disabled list
Morris (shoulder) has been transferred to the 60-day DL, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The Reds placed Morris on the 15-day DL on June 16 with soreness in his throwing shoulder. Before getting hurt, Morris had accumulated a 6.30 ERA with 1.70 WHIP in 10 innings of work. It's unclear if Morris will return to the Reds this season.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Hits DL, Diaz recalled
Morris was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Morris came on in relief Wednesday night but was bothered by soreness in his throwing shoulder. While the Reds are yet to provide an update on his status, the DL placement indicates that it could be something more severe than simple, routine soreness. To temporarily take Morris' spot on the 25-man roster, the Reds recalled Dayan Diaz from Triple-A on Thursday.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Struggles in major league debut
Morris really struggled in his major league debut Tuesday night, giving up three runs on three walks and a hit while retiring two batters.
Morris became the 23rd pitcher used by the Reds already this season, and with these sort of control problems chances are he will be replaced soon by the next guy.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Called up from Triple-A
Morris was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
Morris will come up to provide bullpen depth, possibly in long relief, as the right-hander has already made six starts at the Triple-A level this season. Through 30 innings in the minors, Morris owns a 2.70 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Getting a big league spring training start
Morris will start Tuesday's spring training game against the Brewers, as the Reds continue to turn over all stones in search of a starting rotation.
Morris is unlikely to make the team - he's a 29-year old Triple-A journeyman that pitched mostly in relief last year, but that the Reds are using him speaks volumes about their uncertainty.
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Reds' A.J. Morris: Signs minor league deal with Reds
Morris signed a minor league contract with the Reds on Friday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
The 29-year-old posted a solid season at Triple-A Indianapolis last season, but had little chance to make his way to the majors with the Pirates' depth in the bullpen. His jump to the Reds organization could provide a much better shot for him to crack the big league roster, but for now it appears he'll continue serving as organizational depth.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-2, 195 lbs |
Birthplace: Houston, TX |
Age: 38 |
Experience: 1 |
Bats/Throws: R, R |