The Padres’ left-handed relief pitcher Adrian Morejon has switched agencies, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune .

Morejón signed with Dan Lozano and MVP Sports Group, moving from his previous representation with Boras Corp.

Morejón just finished his strongest season to date in the majors. Although he has pitched every year since his debut in 2019, he had not previously reached 35 innings in any season.

In 2024, however, he made 60 career appearances, pitching a career-high 63.2 innings. His performance was impressive as he had a 2.83 ERA while posting a 26.1 percent strikeout rate, a 7.7 percent walk rate, and an impressive strikeout rate of floor of 51.4 percent – all exceeding the league averages.

Morejón’s contributions extended into the postseason, where he added two more appearances. His success this year points to his potential to become a reliable relief asset, especially with his improved control and consistency on the mound.

The Padres and Morejón now face a crossroads regarding his role and future development. Originally viewed as a promising starting pitcher, the left-hander entered the organization with high expectations.

After signing with the Padres in 2016, he received a notable signing bonus of $11 million, a figure possible before MLB’s current international signing limits.

From 2017 to 2021, Morejón was consistently ranked among the top 100 prospects in baseball, with his peak ranking reaching No. 52 on Baseball America’s list prior to the 2019 season.

As a Cuban prospect with electric stuff, he was highly regarded for his potential as a starter. However, injuries and other setbacks have since led to his transition into a bullpen role, where he has recently shown steady improvement and consistency.

In 2024, Morejón featured a diverse pitch mix, throwing five different pitches throughout the season, a sign that he may still have the tools for a starting role. His repertoire included a sinker, slider, and four-seam fastball, each used between 23 percent and 36 percent of the time, giving him a balanced approach without relying too heavily on any one pitch. He also added a splitter, used 7.6 percent of the time, and a sweeper 2.6 percent, expanding his ability to keep batters guessing.

This varied pitch selection allowed Morejón to avoid the extreme splits that often limit pitchers to specialty relief roles. In 2024, he showed nearly equal effectiveness against both left-handed and right-handed hitters, with lefties hitting .255/.303/.367 against him and righties slightly better at .257/.321/.405. That balance suggests his potential as a versatile option on the mound, leaving the Padres with some flexibility in deciding his role moving forward.