Morris refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Fresno after clearing waivers Monday and will become a free agent, Robert Murray of FanRagSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After inking a minor-league deal with the Giants in the offseason, Morris was added to the 40-man roster and reported to the big club in May. Though the Giants are lacking in quality middle-relief options, Morris wasn't able to find a meaningful role out of the bullpen after being blasted for 15 runs in 21 innings over 20 appearances. He'll likely have to settle for a minor-league deal again in free agency, should he elect to pursue further opportunities this season.

Morris was designated for assignment Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morris had been sharp for the Giants until this past week, when he allowed eight runs and 10 hits over the course of just three outings. In that span, Morris's ERA jumped from 3.44 to 6.43, which spelled the end of his time with the Giants. Still, considering how well he was doing until his collapse over the last few days, Morris may attract some interest on the waiver wire.

Morris couldn't escape the fifth inning Thursday, serving up five runs over two-thirds of an inning in a loss to the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Ouch. Morris saw his ERA rise two whole runs to 6.43 following his implosion. The former first-round draft pick isn't even providing strikeouts to boost his value (6.4 K/9), so there is no reason for fantasy owners to look in his direction.

Morris has given up seven runs and struck out 14 in 17.1 innings of work this season.

EDGE Analysis

In his first season in San Francisco, Morris has shown he's capable of a middle innings role. His WHIP is 1.27, down from the 1.42 and 1.48 he's had the last two seasons with Miami. The former first round pick also has a FIP of 2.97, on pace for a career best. He's stuck behind some proven veterans in the bullpen, so his workload doesn't appear to be on the rise anytime soon, but the season is starting to come together nicely for the right-handed pitcher.

Morris notched his second victory of the season Friday, tossing a clean inning with two strikeouts in a comeback win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old has fared well since being called up to the majors, striking out nine batters over 9.2 innings of work. His 4.66 ERA doesn't look pretty, but it is being inflated by a low 61.5 percent strand rate, resulting in a much cleaner 2.27 FIP. The Giants have several proven right-handed options to use in the late innings of close games, so Morris will remain in middle relief until a spot opens up.

Morris was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morris signed a minor-league pact with the Giants this offseason and was hobbled by a foot fracture early in the season that caused him to miss some time. The 30-year-old has tossed three scoreless innings with Triple-A Sacramento this season and figures to operate in a low-leverage role for the Giants moving forward.

Morris, who is recovering from a fracture in his foot, is still two weeks away from throwing again, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring any setbacks, two weeks is the earliest Morris could begin throwing again, though it could easily prove to be longer. Given that Opening Day is less than two weeks away, the 29-year-old will start his season in the minors when he's healthy.

Morris signed a minor league deal with the Giants as a non-roster invite Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morris pitched 17.2 innings across 24 games for the Marlins last season, holding a 3.06 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. If you look beyond the ERA, however, he had some problems. He posted a strikeout rate of just 6.62 K/9 to go along with high walk (5.09 BB/9) and home-run (2.0 HR/9) rates. He's never relied on strikeouts, so that was no surprise, but his walk and home-run rates were concerning, though the sample size was small. He'll fight for a spot in the Giants' bullpen this spring.

Morris was outrighted to Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morris was DFA'd on Tuesday, and after going unclaimed on the waiver wire, the 29-year-old will stay with the Marlins system. He did put up very respectable numbers at the major league level, so he could compete for a spot in the bullpen during spring training, but he'll have to stay healthy as well, which could be a tall task given the nature of back injuries.

The Marlins activated Morris (back) from the disabled list Tuesday and designated him for assignment, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morris has recovered from the surgical procedure he underwent on his back earlier this season, but the Marlins apparently do not have a spot for him on the 40-man roster at this time. Morris does own a 2.80 ERA over 211 big-league outings, so he figures to garner interest on the waiver wire.