Orioles Sign Veteran Pitcher Charlie Morton to One-Year, $15 Million Deal

The 41-year-old former All-Star joins Baltimore's rotation as the team seeks depth following key offseason departures.

Charlie Morton, a 17-year MLB veteran, signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2025 season.
Morton, 41, brings postseason experience and durability, having pitched over 1,200 innings in the past eight seasons and compiling a 3.87 ERA over the last four years with the Braves.
The Orioles' rotation now includes Morton, Tomoyuki Sugano, Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez, and Dean Kremer, though the team lacks a clear ace after losing Corbin Burnes in free agency.
Baltimore has faced criticism for its offseason moves, with analysts noting that the additions of Morton, Sugano, and Tyler O’Neill do not offset the loss of Burnes and other key players.
The Orioles, coming off consecutive postseason berths, aim to build on their recent success but have yet to secure their first playoff win since 2014.