Braves Re-sign Pitcher Charlie Morton for $20M, Decline Option on Eddie Rosario and Others

Morton's contract renews Braves' shaky rotation, while decline on Rosario and other players leaves gaps in left field and bullpen; Braves consider a new position for Vaughn Grissom.

The Atlanta Braves have renewed pitcher Charlie Morton's contract with a $20 million option for the 2024 season. Morton had a 14-12 record with a 3.64 ERA in the past season.
The decision to re-sign Morton comes as a response to the Braves' need for starting depth after the announcement that 21-game winner Kyle Wright will miss a whole season due to an injury.
The Braves declined a $9 million option for left outfielder Eddie Rosario, making him a free agent. Despite hitting 21 home runs and 74 RBIs, Rosario's option was not exercised, signaling potential changes in the Braves' lineup.
Alongside Morton's renewal and Rosario's decline, the team also declined options for relievers Kirby Yates, Collin McHugh and Brad Hand, leading to gaps in the bullpen.
The team might consider repositioning Vaughn Grissom, who showed notable offensive capabilities at Triple-A, but is currently not assigned a position in the infield.