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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Eli Morgan was recalled from Triple-A Omaha by the Kansas City Royals on May 18, 2026, to bolster the bullpen following Kris Bubic's placement on the 15-day injured list with left elbow soreness. This marks Morgan's third stint with the Royals in 2026. In Triple-A, Morgan has been dominant with a 0.00 ERA over 11.1 innings with a 0.63 WHIP and 18 strikeouts. At the major league level this season, Morgan has appeared in 7 games with a 2.61 ERA over 10.1 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits and 6 walks.
Strengths
- + Dominant Triple-A performance with 0.00 ERA and 0.63 WHIP
- + Strong strikeout rate of 18 K in 11.1 innings at Triple-A
- + Solid major league ERA of 2.61 across 7 appearances
- + Proven track record with multiple MLB stints
- + Experience with Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs
- + Fills important bullpen need with Bubic injured
- + 30-year-old pitcher with established MLB experience
Weaknesses
- - 6 walks in 10.1 innings at major league level suggests control issues
- - Limited sample size at major league level (7 appearances)
- - Multiple demotions and recalls indicate inconsistency
- - Relatively high walk rate could be concerning for long-term reliability
About
Eli Morgan is a rp for the Kansas City Royals.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Kansas City Royals