The Padres have rejected an offer that would have sent left-handed reliever Adrian Morejon to the Yankees in a deal for righty Adam Warren, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
The Yankees were already known to have interest in Morejon, who is among the best relievers who could end up on the move before Monday’s trade deadline. Going back to his 2024 breakout, the former starter has notched a superb 2.62 ERA over 196 innings, the third-most frames among relievers. While averaging a career-high 99.5 mph on his sinker and 99.3 mph on his fastball this year, Morejon has posted a 3.07 ERA with outstanding strikeout and walk rates of 27.8% and 6.2%, respectively. Morejon has generated ground balls at a strong 50% clip during his career, but he has been even better in that regard this season. The 27-year-old’s personal-best 61.5% grounder rate sits fourth among qualifying relievers.
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