Morel On Track To Join Cubs At Wrigley Field

Christopher Morel is likely to have a short stint at Triple-A Iowa.

That’s because his torrid offensive pace is likely to turn into a promotion to Wrigley Field very soon.

Through his first seven games at Triple-A, he’s slashing .346/.500/.654 with a home run, three doubles, one triple, seven RBI, two stolen bases and seven walks.

In Morel’s final six games in spring training, he hit .429 (6-for-14) with two home runs and two doubles.

"There's going to be moments and decisions and things that come up," Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said. "I know he will help us out this year (over) a long stretch. I don't know what capacity that is, you know? None of us can see the future. But I know he'll help us out. So the fact that he's swinging it well and has a lot of confidence just bodes well for us."

The 23-year-old Morel was disappointed when Ross delivered the news at the end of camp.

Instead of wallowing, Morel is thriving.

"When we had that conversation, you saw the disappointment in his face," Ross said. "But the words that came out his mouth were like, 'I'll keep working, I'll be ready.' That's exactly what we expect. He's a guy who loves to play baseball, loves to go out there and compete. I know he's off to a good start."

Morel finished the 2022 season slashing .235/.308/.433 to go along with 16 home runs in 425 plate appearances.