Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 210 lbs |
| Age: 40 |
| Experience: 10 |
| Bats/Throws: L, L |
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Franklin Morales: Released by Blue Jays
Morales was released by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The lefty played a significant role in the Royals' bullpen last year, making 67 appearances for the eventual World Series champions, but he hurt his shoulder early on this season and was not particularly sharp after his return late last month. Toronto designated Morales for assignment and will allow the 30-year-old to explore his opportunities elsewhere. Morales figures to have several options on the open market.
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Blue Jays' Franklin Morales: Designated for assignment Monday
Morales was designated for assignment Monday.
Morales earned a promotion to the big leagues after owning a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through nine innings of relief at Triple-A Buffalo this season. However, he was knocked around in his short stint with the Blue Jays, giving up four earned runs in four innings pitched. If he passes through waivers, he'll likely end up back in Buffalo.
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Blue Jays' Franklin Morales: Not traveling with team to Houston
Morales will not be traveling with the Blue Jays for the upcoming series against Houston, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.
The early rumors are that Morales has been designated for assignment, or even possibly released. Either way, his departure leaves the Jays bullpen with just six arms, so the team may have something in the works to bring another pitcher along. Unfortunately for Morales, he's the one that got the short end of the stick nearing the trade deadline.
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Blue Jays' Franklin Morales: Activated from disabled list
Morales (shoulder) was activated from the DL on Friday.
Morales' 30-day window to rehab in the minors closed and the Blue Jays were thus forced to reinstate him, but the 30-year-old pitched well enough during his time with Durham to warrant a return to the big league roster. Morales, who hit the DL during the first week of the season, will likely serve in the middle innings for the time being, seeing only occasional chances at holds.
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