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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Sign Brandon Morrow, Brock Stewart & 3 More to Minor League Contracts
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Dodgers Sign Brandon Morrow, Brock Stewart & 3 More to Minor League Contracts

Matthew Moreno
December 12, 2020
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have key free agents still on the open market but for now appear content with working at the fringes of the roster. The team announced the signings of Carlos Asuaje, Brandon Morrow, Jimmy Nelson, James Pazos and Brock Stewart to Minor League contracts.

The signings represent a return for Morrow, Nelson and Stewart. Morrow last was with the team in 2017, while Stewart departed in 2019 upon being claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays, and Nelson signed a one-year contract in January but didn’t pitch due to a back injury.

The Dodgers selected Stewart in the sixth round of the 2014 MLB Draft, and he made his debut two years later. The Chicago Cubs picked Stewart in last year’s Rule 5 Draft, though he was waived by the organization prior to ever appearing in a game.

Morrow emerged as a key relief pitcher for the Dodgers in 2017, memorably pitching in all seven games of the World Series that year. He went on to sign a two-year, $21 million contract with the Chicago Cubs that offseason but has been limited by injuries since then.

Morrow’s first season with the Cubs got off to a strong start but was marred by back, biceps and elbow trouble. Elbow surgery and a subsequent setback wound up preventing Morrow from pitching in 2019, and the team declined their option for this year.

However, he was re-signed to a Minor League contract for the 2020 season. Morrow was deemed healthy going into Spring Training this year but suffered a chest strain and one week later a partially torn calf muscle early into camp. The Cubs released the 36-year-old in July.

Asuaje spent parts of three seasons with the San Diego Padres from 2016-18, and was with the Cubs for Spring Training this year. Chicago released him as part of Minor League cuts near the end of May.

Dodgers stacking depth in bullpen

While nothing may come from reuniting with Morrow, the Dodgers at minimum are giving themselves a slew of options. The team previously traded for Corey Knebel, who similarly is looking to have a bounce-back 2020 season.

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TAGGED:Brandon MorrowBrock StewartCarlos AsuajeJames PazosJimmy NelsonLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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