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Adrian Morejon Wants To Remain A Reliever

Left-hander Adrian Morejon is one of the top relievers on the free agent market, and he wants to keep it that way. Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo of The Athletic report that Morejon prefers to stay in the…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:51 PM
Adrian Morejon Wants To Remain A Reliever
Key Things to Know
  • Free agent Adrian Morejon prefers to remain in the bullpen despite drawing interest as a starting pitcher.
  • Morejon posted a 2.83 ERA, 28 holds, and three saves in 86 innings for San Diego last season.
  • The 27-year-old left-hander has made just one MLB start over the last five seasons.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Free agent left-hander Adrian Morejon prefers to remain a relief pitcher rather than transition into a starting role, according to a report from The Athletic. The 27-year-old enters the open market following a strong season with the San Diego Padres, where he posted a 2.83 ERA and a 30.4% strikeout rate over a career-high 86 innings.

Morejon has drawn external interest as a starting candidate, but he has pitched almost exclusively in relief since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. The Padres have extended a qualifying offer to Morejon, who is expected to secure a significant multi-year contract as one of the premier relievers in free agency.

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