Eli Morgan Becomes Minor League Free Agent
The former Cleveland pitcher is among 504 players declared minor league free agents after his Yankees contract expired.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Baseball
Eli Morgan became a minor league free agent after his minor league contract with the New York Yankees expired at the end of the 2026 season. Baseball America published a list of 504 players declared minor league free agents on Nov. 2, 2026.
Why it matters
Morgan, who never pitched in the majors for the Yankees, is now free to sign with another organization. The expirations reflect the annual turnover of minor league rosters at the close of the season.
Morgan posted a 3.97 ERA over 161 games (19 starts) across four seasons with Cleveland, but a 12.27 ERA with the Chicago Cubs in 2025 and a 5.12 ERA with the Kansas City Royals in 2026. His most recent work was four appearances, a 4.09 ERA in nine Triple-A games with Scranton.
The players
Eli Morgan
A right-handed pitcher who began his career with the Cleveland organization and later pitched for several teams.
Baseball America
A baseball publication that tracks player transactions, prospects and roster movements across the professional game.
The details
Morgan was an eighth-round pick by Cleveland in the 2017 MLB Draft out of Gonzaga. He was released by the Kansas City Royals in August 2026 before signing with the Yankees, and his minor league deal expired at season's end.
Timeline
2017: Cleveland selected Morgan in the eighth round of the MLB Draft.
2021: Morgan made his major league debut with Cleveland.
2025: Morgan pitched for the Chicago Cubs, posting a 12.27 ERA.
August 2026: The Kansas City Royals released Morgan, and he signed with the Yankees.
Nov. 2, 2026: Baseball America listed 504 players, including Morgan, as minor league free agents.
Seasonal Patterns
Each year, Baseball America's post-World Series list of minor league free agents marks the annual reset of minor league rosters. Morgan's appearance on the 504-player list fits that recurring end-of-season turnover.
Morgan is now eligible to sign with any organization, which may affect minor league depth charts over the offseason. Fantasy managers tracking pitching prospects should note his change of status.
The takeaway
Minor league free agency is a routine part of the baseball calendar, and players like Morgan often re-sign or move to new organizations within months. Tracking these lists helps readers follow how rosters reset each offseason.
Further reading
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