Morales signed with the Philadelphia Phillies organization as an international free agent on July 2, 2016.[1] He made his professional debut with the GCL Phillies, posting a 3–2 record and 3.05 ERA in 10 appearances. The next year, Morales played for the Low-A Williamsport Crosscutters, logging a 4–5 record and 5.27 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 56.1 innings of work. In 2019 he played for the Single-A Lakewood BlueClaws, pitching to a 1–8 record and 3.82 ERA with 129 strikeouts in 96.2 innings pitched.[2] Morales did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The Phillies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season.[4] He was assigned to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils to begin the 2021 season. On July 3, he pitched a combined no-hitter against the Erie SeaWolves along with Kyle Dohy, Zach Warren, and Brian Marconi.[5]
On May 9, 2022, Morales was promoted to the major leagues for the first time when Zach Eflin was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.[6] Morales made his MLB debut the same day, pitching two scoreless innings against the Seattle Mariners.[7]
On January 4, 2023, Morales was designated for assignment by the Phillies after the signing of Craig Kimbrel was made official.[8] On January 11, he was assigned outright to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[9] In 22 games for Lehigh Valley, he registered a 6.75 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 2 saves in 25+1⁄3 innings pitched. Morales was released by the Phillies organization on July 22.[10]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On November 19, 2023, Morales signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[11] He spent 2024 with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks, Double–A Amarillo Sod Poodles, and Triple–A Reno Aces. In 27 games split between the three affiliates, Morales struggled to a 2–5 record and 9.20 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. He was released by the Diamondbacks organization on August 20, 2024.[12]
Acereros de Monclova
On February 14, 2025, Morales signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[13] He appeared in 36 relief appearances recording a 2-0 record and 5.08 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 33.2 innings.
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