The Padres extended Morejon a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer Monday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Morejon has logged a 2.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 27.3 percent strikeout rate and 7.3 percent walk rate over the last three regular seasons for the Padres. The left-hander has been used exclusively as a reliever during that time, but there could be teams interested in pursuing him as a starting pitcher this winter. If Morejon does wind up landing a deal with another team, the Padres would receive draft pick compensation.
Padres' Adrian Morejon: Was unavailable with shoulder issue
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Padres manager Craig Stammen said after Tuesday's NLDS Game 3 win over the Brewers that Morejon was unavailable to pitch in the contest due to "stickiness in his shoulder," AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
With Morejon and Mason Miller (paternity) unavailable, Michael King closed out Tuesday's victory. Morejon's shoulder issue appears to be minor, as Stammen said the left-hander could be ready to pitch in Game 4, if needed. The southpaw has allowed one run with a 2:0 K:BB over four innings in two appearances this postseason.
Morejon struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.
Both Mason Miller and Morejon had pitched the last two days. Miller was given rest, while Morejon retired the side on seven pitches to convert his third save this season. September has been a little bumpy for Morejon so far -- he's allowed five runs (four earned) over 4.2 innings this month. He's at a 2.86 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 96:24 K:BB through 78.2 innings while adding 23 holds and five blown saves in a setup role.
Morejon picked up the save in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Giants. He struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing no hits or walks while hitting a batter.
With Mason Miller unavailable, Morejon stepped into the closer role and recorded his second save of the season, tallying four outs to finish off the Giants. The 27-year-old hasn't allowed an earned run over his past seven outings spanning eight innings, allowing four hits while posting an 11:2 K:BB during that stretch. Through 60 innings (52 appearances) in 2026, Morejon owns an 8-2 record with a 3.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 70:15 K:BB and 17 holds as the Padres' top left-handed reliever.
Morejon (8-2) earned the win over Miami on Friday, pitching a scoreless 1.1 innings while walking one and striking out two.
Morejon entered in the seventh with the Marlins threatening with two runners in scoring position and two outs. The 27-year-old struck out Xavier Edwards to strand a pair on the bases and get San Diego out of the jam, posting his third straight scoreless appearance along the way. The Padres went on to score two unanswered runs and lined Morejon up for the win. On the season, the left-hander has posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 63:14 K:BB in 55.1 innings.
Morejon (7-2) earned the win over Toronto on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter over two innings.
Morejon entered in the seventh frame with the score tied 3-3. The lefty reliever retired the side in order in his first inning but allowed a run on two singles and a walk in the top of the eighth. However, the Padres rallied for a pair of runs in the bottom of that frame to move Morejon into position for the victory. Despite being used strictly as a reliever this season, Morejon leads San Diego with seven wins, and he also ranks second on the club with 15 holds. He's compiled a 3.42 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 58:12 K:BB over 50 innings spanning a team-high 44 appearances.
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Padres' Adrian Morejon: Registers 12th hold
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Morejon notched a hold against the Orioles on Sunday, allowing one hit with no walks or strikeouts over 1.1 scoreless innings.
Morejon entered in the seventh inning with the Padres up 4-2 and a runner on first base. He needed just three pitches to get out of the frame, as he induced a double-play grounder off the bat of Adley Rutschman. Morejon then retired the first two batters he faced in the eighth before giving up an infield single, and he was subsequently replaced by closer Mason Miller. The southpaw Morejon recorded his 12th hold of the campaign, which is second-most on San Diego behind Jason Adam. Morejon's 4.00 ERA isn't exceptional, but he has a more appealing 1.06 WHIP and 41:7 K:BB over 36 innings spanning 33 relief appearances.
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