Yankees sign pitcher Eli Morgan to minor league deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The New York Yankees have signed pitcher Eli Morgan to a minor league contract, as reported on August 21. Morgan, previously with the Kansas City Royals, was designated for assignment on August 13 after logging a 5.12 ERA in the Major Leagues this season. He has excelled in Triple-A with a 1.40 ERA over 22 games. While his performance in the postseason has been noteworthy, posting a 2.45 ERA across nine games, his role with the Yankees remains uncertain given their strong bullpen, which currently has a 3.00 ERA.
- •Eli Morgan signed to a minor league deal by the Yankees.
- •He was designated for assignment by the Royals on August 13.
- •Morgan has a 1.40 ERA in 22 minor league games this season.
- •He has a 3.92 career ERA and impressive postseason stats.
- •Yankees bullpen currently holds a 3.00 ERA.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees adding veteran reliever Eli Morgan on minor-league deal
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Reportedly Sign Veteran Pitcher With 2.45 Postseason ERA
"The Yankees are taking a flyer on a battle-tested reliever, agreeing to a minor-league deal with right-hander Eli Morgan, a source confirmed to the Daily News. Morgan, 30, had elected free agency this week after he was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals. The six-year MLB veteran went 0-1 with a 5.12 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 19.1 innings with the Royals this season. He ...
"The New York Yankees reportedly signed pitcher Eli Morgan to a minor league deal
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:03 PMYankees adding veteran reliever Eli Morgan on minor-league deal
The Yankees are taking a flyer on a battle-tested reliever, agreeing to a minor-league deal with right-hander Eli Morgan, a source confirmed to the Daily News. Morgan, 30, had elected free agency this week after he was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals. The six-year MLB veteran went 0-1 with a 5.12 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 19.1 innings with the Royals this season. He ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:30 PMYankees Reportedly Sign Veteran Pitcher With 2.45 Postseason ERA
The New York Yankees reportedly signed pitcher Eli Morgan to a minor league deal
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