Overview

• Morton lasted 1 1/3 innings and allowed six runs in a 10-1 loss to the Braves on Sept. 19, including a two-run homer by Ronald Acuña Jr.
• He has a 7.09 ERA in nine starts since the July 31 trade to Detroit and an 11.65 ERA over his last five, all team losses.
• Morton called the night "heartbreaking" and said he is "not expecting anything" regarding future opportunities.
• Hinch cited severe command problems and said he does not know if Morton will get another start, noting the veteran has struggled to throw strikes or locate.
• Detroit has dropped seven of eight to see its AL Central lead shrink to 2.5 games with eight remaining, and Morton is currently lined up for Thursday at Cleveland unless plans change.