Chicago Cubs infielder Christopher Morel is one of the hottest hitters in the minor leagues right now. That being said, there is talk that the Cubs should call up the 23-year-old to the big league roster. He's well deserving of the call up, but the team plans to keep Morel at Triple-A for the moment. Manager David Ross said the reasoning for that is because the Cubs don't have a spot for Morel to play everyday right now. The team would rather have Morel get everyday playing time in the minors until he's needed on the big league roster. Although, it's tough to ignore his .343 batting average with 11 home runs and 28 RBI in 25 games with Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel continued his dominant ways on Thursday with a 4-for-6 performance that included four runs, two homers and two RBI. Morel spent most of his time in the big leagues last year and was a surprise cut by the Cubs at the end of spring training. Morel has taken that personally and hit .345 with 10 homers and 21 RBI. During his time in the show in 2022, he hit 16 home runs with 47 RBI and 10 stolen bases. The Cubs offense has been overachieving in the early stages of the season, but it's hard to argue to that Morel wouldn't make a difference over players such as Eric Hosmer and Nick Madrigal. With eligibility across the board (2B, SS, 3B, OF) in most platforms and depending on playing time, Morel can be an impactful pickup in deeper leagues when he eventually gets his next chance.

The Chicago Cubs optioned outfielder Christopher Morel to Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Pitcher Rowan Wick cleared waivers and was sent outright to Iowa as well. The Cubs felt that Morel would benefit from regular playing time in the minors to open the year instead of being stuck in a bench role. The 23-year-old Dominican hit .269 (14-for-52) with four doubles, four home runs, eight RBI, one stolen base and 11 runs scored in 22 Cactus League games this spring, and he'll certainly see time in the big leagues in 2023, but for now he'll begin on the farm. He had 24 strikeouts in 57 plate appearances as well, so the Cubs would like to see him work on making more contact before he's called up to the big-league roster.

Chicago Cubs rookie outfielder Christopher Morel had one hit in his three at-bats Tuesday, but he made it count, taking Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler deep in the bottom of the third inning of a 2-1 win. It was Morel's 15th long ball of the season to go with his .749 OPS, 54 runs scored, 42 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 401 plate appearances. That's plenty of production across all fantasy categories, especially when you consider that Morel was likely free off the waiver wire early in the season.

Chicago Cubs rookie infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Morel left the game early on Saturday with right hamstring tightness and will get a day off in the series finale. In his first 251 major league at-bats this year, the 23-year-old Dominican is hitting .259/.331/.450 with nine home runs, 29 RBI, 41 runs scored and nine stolen bases for the Cubbies. Nick Madrigal is starting at second base and hitting leadoff on Sunday, while Nelson Velazquez is in center field and batting ninth against Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel exited Saturday's game with right hamstring tightness, according to Jared Wyllys of CHGO Sports. He went 1-for-2 with a single and run before departing. Morel is slashing .257/.330/.450 with nine homers, 29 RBI, and nine stolen bases this season. He has also accrued a 9.3 BB% and 29.3 K%. The 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day going forward.