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Brent Morel | Third Baseman

Team: Chicago White Sox
Age / DOB:  (26) / 4/21/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Cal Poly
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Brent Morel has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Charlotte.
The exact nature of the injury isn't yet clear. Morel was hitting .231/.354/.410 with one home run, six RBI and a .764 OPS over his first 11 games with the Knights this season. Apr 19 - 5:44 PM
Source: ESPN Chicago

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Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

White Sox optioned INF Brent Morel and RHP Deunte Heath to Triple-A Charlotte; reassigned INF Carlos Sanchez, LHP Daniel Moskos and RHP Zach Stewart to minor league camp.

Morel batted .216 (8-for-37) with two homers and an 8/1 K/BB ratio in 18 games this spring. While he opened last season as Chicago's starting third baseman, he'll now serve as infield depth in the minors.
Mar 19 - 12:17 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel played an inning at shortstop in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.

It's the first time he's played the position since he was there for 17 games in 2010 at Triple-A Charlotte. The White Sox are trying to increase Morel's versatility as he fights for a bench job. "We went to him, and he's done it before in the past in the minor leagues, as well as second base," manager Robin Ventura said. "With all the guys competing for jobs, it's good to be able to have a little versatility like that."
Source: Chicago Tribune
Feb 28 - 6:49 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura said that Brent Morel could get some reps at other infield positions during spring training in order to increase his versatility.

Ventura last month said that Morel is "still in the mix" for the team's third base job, but the reality is that Jeff Keppinger has that position locked up. Thus, Morel will enhance his chances of winning an Opening Day roster spot if he can show the ability to play multiple positions. Morel was limited to just 35 games due to a back injury last season, but he's healthy now and, according to Ventura, showing better bat speed.
Source: CSNChicago.com
Feb 14 - 6:47 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura said that Brent Morel is "still in the mix" for the team's third base job.

Morel is coming off a disastrous 2012, and was limited to just 35 games due to injury before finishing out the year at Triple-A Charlotte. The White Sox signed Jeff Keppinger to a three-year deal earlier this offseason, but Morel will be given an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in spring training. The 25-year-old has a .230/.273/.338 batting line and .612 OPS over parts of three seasons in the majors and remains well off the fantasy radar.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Jan 26 - 11:48 AM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

White Sox activated INF Brent Morel from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte.

Morel is finally recovered from his lumbar back strain, but there's no need for him at the major league level now that Kevin Youkilis is the regular third baseman. He figures to return when rosters expand in September.
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 03:36:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel (lumbar strain) has moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte.

Morel hit just .227 with four doubles over seven games for High-A Winston-Salem, not that it really matters. With Kevin Youkilis the White Sox's everyday third baseman, he could remain in the minors when healthy.
Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 01:04:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel (back) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout as the designated hitter Friday in his first rehab game with High-A Winston-Salem.

It was Morel's first game action since he was shut down from an earlier rehab assignment in June. The White Sox don't have much of a need for him with Kevin Youkilis in the fold, so they aren't going to rush him back. It's possible he could be optioned to Triple-A once he's deemed ready.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 09:25:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel (back) is scheduled to restart a minor league rehab assignment Friday with High-A Winston-Salem.

Morel has been sidelined for two months with a lumbar back strain and suffered a setback during his first rehab assignment last month. The White Sox have Kevin Youkilis at third base now, so given that Morel was struggling even before the injury, he figures to stay with Triple-A Charlotte once he shakes the rust against lesser competition.
Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 05:41:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel (back) is on a strengthening program and, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, "won’t be back any time soon."

The White Sox have been frustrated by Morel's back ailment, as he's had numerous setbacks and they haven't been able to figure out exactly what's wrong with him. The club figures to seek help outside the organization for third base, but for now they're going with the slumping Orlando Hudson, who was benched Thursday after committing a big error that led to Wednesday's loss.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 08:39:00 AM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel will visit with a back specialist later this week after seeing a spine specialist Monday.

The White Sox want to get a handle on Morel's situation after he had another setback last week. "Anybody who is hurt is frustrated because you don't know," manager Robin Ventura said. "You are not a doctor but you know what it feels like and it's hard for them to find it or explain it. I understand it's frustrating. It's scary all at the same time. Again, I just want him to get whatever he needs to get done and get it solved."
Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 09:30:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura wants resolution with Brent Morel's back issues.

The 25-year-old third baseman has been out since May 18 with a lumbar back strain. At first, he was expected to only miss a couple of weeks, but his timetable remains fluid. "We're going to figure out exactly what it is and take care of it," Ventura said. "If there has to be surgery, just do it. But I think at this point they've done a lot of things you can do without that. So send him to somebody who can specifically find out what it is." Morel returned to Chicago Thursday to be re-evaluated after he left a rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 05:00:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel is feeling more back discomfort.

Morel left a rehab game Thursday at Triple-A Charlotte after experiencing the pain. He'll likely rest for a few days before trying again. The 25-year-old third baseman is batting .177/.225/.195 with zero home runs through 125 major league plate appearances this season.
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 06:20:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

Brent Morel left Thursday's rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte after just one at-bat.

No word yet on the reason for his exit. The 25-year-old is currently rehabbing a lumbar back strain.
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 08:42:00 PM
Brent Morel - 3B - White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura said Brent Morel (back) will stay with Triple-A Charlotte until he gets a "clean bill of health."

Morel is hitting .333 (7-for-21) with a double over his first six rehab games. While his health is important, the White Sox likely want to see him continue to have success with the bat. The 25-year-old was batting just .177/.225/.195 with zero homers and a miserable 39/7 K/BB ratio across 125 plate appearances prior to going on the disabled list.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 06:21:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Tyler Flowers
2Hector Gimenez
1B1Paul Konerko
2B1Gordon Beckham
SS1Alexei Ramirez
3B1Jeff Keppinger
2Conor Gillaspie
LF1Dayan Viciedo
CF1Alejandro De Aza
2Dewayne Wise
RF1Alex Rios
2Casper Wells
3Jordan Danks
DH1Adam Dunn
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Chris Sale
2Jake Peavy
3John Danks
4Gavin Floyd
5Jose Quintana
6Dylan Axelrod
7Hector Santiago
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Addison Reed
2Matt Thornton
3Jesse Crain
4Nate Jones
5Matt Lindstrom
6Deunte Heath
7Ramon Troncoso
8Leyson Septimo