Christopher Morel's Rehab Stint Begins

0:00It's April 22nd. Welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Miami Marlins infielder Christopher Morell is taking his first step back from an oblique injury with a rehab stance starting tonight in Treblea. Jacksonville, the 26-year-old will play five innings at first base to ease into action. Before the injury, Morell handled most of the duties at first base for the Marlins. While he's out, Connor Norby has stepped in there, showing stronger defense but lagging behind Morell's offensive punch. Fans and the team see Morell's power potential, with 32 home runs over his last two seasons across the Cubs and Rays. His batting line set at 204 over-slash 288, slash 363, but he brings that big bat they need. Looking back, Morell has stayed mostly durable, though leg issues like an Achilles tweak, knee and hamstring problems hit him in 2024. He might amp up lower body training to dodge repeats. No rush for the Marlins, they've got depth to cover

1:01while Morell builds rhythm over a few games. When he's ready, expect him to lock down that spot and deliver.