Athletics ยท SP
This 23-year-old right-hander offers intriguing upside as a young pitcher still settling into MLB, though his early 2026 performance raises legitimate concerns about sustainability. Morales showed promise during his 2025 debut with a 4-3 record, solid 3.14 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP across 48.2 innings, suggesting he can be a serviceable mid-rotation contributor if he regains his form. His 43 strikeouts last season indicate decent swing-and-miss stuff, but the alarming 14.46 ERA to start 2026 signals he's still developing consistency at the highest level and may require time to iron out mechanical or confidence issues. Fantasy managers should view him as a speculative dart throw who could provide value if he stabilizes, but he's best left on the waiver wire until he demonstrates he can replicate his encouraging rookie campaign.
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Athletics | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3.14 | 1.15 | 43 | 48.2 | 18 |
| 2026 | Athletics | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 | 2.56 | 13 | 16.0 | 14 |
| Career | Totals | 15 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 5.71 | 1.50 | 56 | 64.2 | 32 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 teamsโผ | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.15 | 0.90 | 27 | 20.0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Lansing Lugnuts | 22 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4.22 | 1.32 | 84 | 81.0 | 36 |
| 2025 | 2 teamsโผ | 23 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3.73 | 1.14 | 107 | 89.1 | 35 |
| 2026 | Las Vegas Aviators | 30 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7.70 | 1.99 | 75 | 71.1 | 51 |
| Career | Totals | 89 | 61 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 4.73 | 1.40 | 319 | 285.2 | 137 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand
Current season ยท MLB only
| G | GS | IP | W-L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 16.0 | 0-2 | 0 | 13.50 | 2.56 | 13 | 14 |
| G | GS | IP | W-L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 16.0 | 0-2 | 0 | 13.50 | 2.56 | 13 | 14 |