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Cubs’ Christopher Morel was extremely emotional after learning he had been traded by the team.
On Sunday, Morel was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Isaac Paredes.
The Rays are getting Christopher Morel and a pair of prospects back from the Cubs in the deal for Isaac Paredes, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2024
Morel learned about the trade while he was playing in the Cubs game vs the Royals.
After being pulled out of the game, Morel was in tears as he said goodbye to his teammates in the dugout.
Christopher Morel has been taken out of the game after reports he's been traded to Tampa Bay. pic.twitter.com/JYK3spPJ32
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 28, 2024
Morel said goodbye to his fans in Chicago in an emotional Instagram post.
“Right now I can’t think or speak, tears are coming out, but my soul and heart will always be in Chicago.”
Christopher Morel’s IG Story after being traded 🥹 pic.twitter.com/nusGv3MCsg
— Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) July 28, 2024