Charlie Morton signs one-year deal with Baltimore Orioles

Thanks for the memories, Charlie.

Charlie Morton, who spent the last four years with the Atlanta Braves, including a heroic performance during the 2021 World Series run, has signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Morton, who just turned 41, will look to keep it going with a Baltimore club that should be quite good once again. He will earn $15 million, according to multiple reports.

Morton made 124 starts with Atlanta over the past four years, turning in a strong 3.87 ERA, 3.92 FIP and 3.77 xFIP. His best season (by far) came in 2021 as he posted a 4.5 WAR across 33 starts.

Perhaps no greater moment for Charlie came in the 2021 World Series, where he managed to pitch on a broken leg before finally succumbing to the pain an inning later. The Braves would go on to win that game, 6-2, on their way to the organization’s first championship in 25 years.

It was believed a reunion with Morton could be in the cards for 2025, but recent reports suggested the Braves may look elsewhere to bolster the rotation. It remains to be seen what exactly Alex Anthopoulos and team are working on.