Overview

• The Orioles sent 41-year-old right-hander Charlie Morton to the Detroit Tigers just before the 6 p.m. ET July 31 deadline in exchange for minor-league lefty Micah Ashman.
• Morton turned his season around after a late-May mechanical tweak, going 7–1 with a 3.62 ERA and reclaiming a rotation spot.
• Now in his 18th major league season, Morton is earning $15 million this year and has under $5 million remaining on his contract ahead of free agency.
• Detroit made Morton its fifth veteran pitching addition in 24 hours as the Tigers bolster experienced depth ahead of the postseason push.
• Baltimore capitalized on Morton’s rebound to recoup a prospect and shift focus toward rebuilding with younger arms.