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Brandon Morrow | Starting Pitcher

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(28) / 7/26/1984
Ht / Wt:	6'3' / 196
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 1/24/2012: Signed a three-year, $20 million contract extension with a $10 million club option for 2015; 2012: $4 million, 2013: $8 million, 2014: $8 million, 2015: $10 million club option
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Brandon Morrow yielded six runs in seven innings Thursday against the Orioles, but still managed to pick up a victory.

Morrow was touched up for 10 hits, including three home runs, so he was hardly deserving of the victory. Fortunately for him, the Toronto offense kept piling on against the Orioles. He struck out five and walked one in the win and now owns a disappointing 5.50 ERA through nine starts this season. Things can only get better, but it'll be tough to trust him in mixed leagues next week when he takes on the Braves. May 23 - 10:43 PM

Morrow gives up six runs, still gets win
May 23 - 10:43 PM
Morrow goes five innings in loss to Yankees
May 18 - 3:51 PM
Brandon Morrow (neck) pushed back to Sat.
May 14 - 3:49 PM
Morrow throws in pen, on track to start Wed.
May 12 - 12:05 PM

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Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow yielded five runs in five innings Saturday in a loss to the Yankees.

Recently sidelined due to back and neck tightness, this was his first start since May 5. Morrow gave up seven hits, including a pair of two-run home runs to Robinson Cano. He struck out two and walked none in the loss and now owns a 5.16 ERA through eight starts this season. He'll hope for better results next week against the Orioles.

May 18 - 3:51 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow (neck) will have his next start pushed back to Saturday against the Yankees.

Morrow had a successful bullpen session on Sunday, but the Blue Jays want to give him some extra time just to be on the safe side. Ramon Ortiz will take his spot Wednesday against the Giants.

Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter

May 14 - 3:49 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow (neck) had a successful bullpen session Sunday and said he should be fine to start on Wednesday.

Morrow has had his start pushed back a couple times due to a neck/back issue, but he'll avoid the disabled list unless he has a setback over the next couple days. The right-hander has posted a 4.69 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with 34 strikeouts over 40 1/3 innings this season. He'll face the Giants Wednesday.

Source: John Lott on Twitter

May 12 - 12:05 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow (neck) will have his next start pushed back to Wednesday against the Giants.

Morrow was originally scheduled to start Sunday, but he'll now get some extra time after his recent neck/back issue. Chad Jenkins has been recalled from Double-A New Hampshire and will start in his place.

Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter

May 11 - 11:30 AM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow (back, neck) is looking increasingly unlikely to make his next scheduled start against the Red Sox on Sunday.

Morrow had expressed optimism over his ability to make the start, but didn't accompany the Blue Jays on their team flight to Boston. He already had his start pushed back two days after experiencing back discomfort during Wednesday's side session, and now it seems like he could be out a few more days. Justin Germano, Brett Cecil or Chad Jenkins could be possibilities to make the start Sunday if Morrow is unable to go.

Source: Sportsnet.ca

May 10 - 8:17 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow (back) is still expected to start Sunday against the Red Sox.

Morrow had back discomfort during a side session on Wednesday and had his start pushed back two days. He's undergoing further testing in Florida, but the Blue Jays expect him to be ready.

Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter

May 10 - 5:06 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow experienced back discomfort while throwing a side session Wednesday and will likely have his next scheduled start pushed from Friday to Sunday.

That's what Blue Jays manager John Gibbons told MLB Network Radio on Thursday morning. It's unfortunate timing for Morrow, who had a pretty good outing last weekend against the Mariners after struggling for most of April. The Jays have all sorts of issues.

Source: MLB Network Radio on Twitter

May 9 - 1:28 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow held the Mariners to two runs in eight innings Sunday afternoon in a 10-2 victory.

That's more like it. Morrow has struggled to go deep in games this year, yielding too many hits and too many walks. He did allow five free passes Sunday against Seattle but he let up only three hits and struck out eight. The 28-year-old right-hander has the talent to keep it going in his next outing against the Red Sox.

May 5 - 3:46 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow allowed three runs over five innings in the Blue Jays' win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Morrow was rolling along until allowing two solo home runs in the fourth inning. Things unraveled fairly quickly from there and Morrow wasn't able to last long enough to earn the win. We're still waiting for Morrow to put it all together, and it's looking increasingly like this might not be the season it happens. A start against the Mariners on Sunday is next on the agenda.

Apr 30 - 11:02 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow yielded four runs -- three earned -- in 6 1/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Orioles.

Morrow had a 5-2 lead after six, and given the way that he's struggled this year, it would have seemed to be a good opportunity to remove him and get him a win. Instead, John Gibbons sent him back out to give up a walk and an RBI double in the seventh. Aaron Loup came in and blew the remaining lead from there. As a result, Morrow is still winless in five starts. He's been solid enough in three of those outings, but he hasn't displayed the kind of stuff that allowed him to strike out 200 batters in 2011.

Apr 24 - 4:18 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow was knocked around for seven runs (five runs) in 5 1/3 innings Friday in a loss to the Yankees.

Morrow allowed nine hits while walking one and striking out four. He also hit a batter. Morrow settled down in the middle innings, but was chased after giving up a homer and a double with one out in the sixth. The 29-year-old right-hander has alternated good and bad starts so far this season, so fantasy owners will hope for some better results next Wednesday against the Orioles.

Apr 19 - 9:55 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow was tagged for five runs and two homers in 3 2/3 innings Tuesday in a loss to the Tigers.

Morrow allowed nine hits, walked two and struck out none. It's just the second time in his career that he's pitched more than two innings and failed to strike out anyone. And it could have been worse if the Tigers didn't get Torii Hunter thrown out at home plate with none out in the third. Morrow was shaky all spring, but he did pitch well against Cleveland his first time out last week. Mixed leaguers should leave him active for his outing against the Royals on Sunday before giving any thought to benching him.

Apr 9 - 4:08 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow went six innings, allowing only one run, but took a no-decision in the Blue Jays' loss to the Indians.

Morrow has long been a tease for fantasy owners and the Blue Jays alike. The 28-year-old showed why Wednesday, striking out eight Indians while allowing just the one run. If he can ever put it all together and stay healthy for an entire year, the result would be monstrous. Here's to hoping 2013 is that year.

Apr 3 - 10:46 PM

Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow allowed three runs -- two earned -- over seven innings Thursday in a loss to the Phillies.

The improved outing from Morrow was nice to see, even if he fell to 0-3 for the spring. He gave up just one extra-base hit, that being Chase Utley's two-run homer in the sixth. He walked none and struck out three. Morrow should be worth starting in mixed leagues when he takes on the Indians in week one.

Mar 28 - 4:16 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Henry Blanco
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Jose Reyes (ankle) was cleared to begin running for the first time on Friday. Reyes had been shut down since being placed on the DL, so it's a major step in his recovery. Assuming his rehab process continues to go as expected, Reyes could resume full baseball activities next week. The Blue Jays are hoping he can return sometime around midseason. May 25
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis D.L. Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab. Davis hasn't played since May 10 due to a strained oblique. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons doesn't expect it to be a long-term injury, so it's possible he could return later this month. May 17
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
	2	Anthony Gose
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson D.L. Josh Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts. Johnson struck out five over three innings of one-run ball on Monday with High-A Dunedin. He's feeling good physically, but the right-hander obviously needs to build up his stamina. He'll rejoin the rotation in early June if he can avoid a setback. May 21
	3	Brandon Morrow
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. Blue Jays transferred LHP J.A. Happ from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Happ was hoping to make it back by mid-June, but he now won't be eligible to return until early July. The left-hander is coming back from a small fracture behind his left ear as well as a sprained right knee. May 24
	6	Dustin McGowan D.L. Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. McGowan allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings with High-A Dunedin and notched four strikeouts. The Blue Jays can't count on him given his lengthy injury history, but he could be an option to join the bullpen later this month if all goes well. May 17
	7	Chad Jenkins
	8	Sean Nolin
	9	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two. Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well. May 8
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. May 19
	3	Darren Oliver D.L. Blue Jays placed LHP Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19 with a left shoulder strain. Oliver has been dealing with the ailment for 7-10 and hadn't appeared in a game in nearly a week. He shouldn't be out long, but the Jays have decided to play things safe. Toronto still has two lefties in the bullpen in Aaron Loup and Brett Cecil. May 24
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Brad Lincoln
	9	Ramon Ortiz
	10	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez (elbow) is expected to appear in an extended spring training game later this week. Perez has been throwing bullpen sessions, but this will be his first appearance in a game. He's expected to return from Tommy John surgery around midseason. May 6

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