Charlie Morton Signs 1-Year, $15 Million Deal With Braves
- 4 years ago
Charlie Morton Signs 1-Year,
$15 Million Deal With Braves.
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves announced the deal with the right-handed pitcher.
The club also signed a one-year, $11 million deal with left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly last week.
Morton's deal is the largest free agent contract of the offseason so far.
The Tampa Bay Rays declined their option to retain
the 37-year-old pitcher for the same amount.
Morton won a World Series title
with the Houston Astros in 2017.
Since that same year, Morton is 47-18
with a 3.34 ERA in 97 starts.
He was an All-Star in 2018 and 2019.
According to 'USA Today,' his 47 wins since 2017 are the sixth most in baseball
$15 Million Deal With Braves.
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves announced the deal with the right-handed pitcher.
The club also signed a one-year, $11 million deal with left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly last week.
Morton's deal is the largest free agent contract of the offseason so far.
The Tampa Bay Rays declined their option to retain
the 37-year-old pitcher for the same amount.
Morton won a World Series title
with the Houston Astros in 2017.
Since that same year, Morton is 47-18
with a 3.34 ERA in 97 starts.
He was an All-Star in 2018 and 2019.
According to 'USA Today,' his 47 wins since 2017 are the sixth most in baseball