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Veteran Pitcher Charlie Morton Debuts for Detroit Tigers in Crucial Matchup

Summary

  • Veteran pitcher Charlie Morton makes debut for Detroit Tigers
  • Acquired from Baltimore Orioles before trade deadline
  • Impressive outing despite loss, 6 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 6 strikeouts
Veteran Pitcher Charlie Morton Debuts for Detroit Tigers in Crucial Matchup

On August 4, 2025, veteran pitcher Charlie Morton made his debut for the Detroit Tigers in a crucial series-deciding game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 41-year-old Morton was acquired by the Tigers from the Baltimore Orioles before the MLB trade deadline in exchange for minor league relief pitcher Micah Ashman.

The Tigers were hoping Morton's playoff experience could contribute to their push towards the World Series this season. Despite the loss, Morton had an impressive outing, pitching 6 innings and giving up just 4 hits, 1 earned run, and striking out 6 batters on 84 pitches.

This was a sigh of relief for Morton, who struggled with the Orioles in 2025, finishing the season with a 7-8 record, 5.42 ERA, and 1.56 WHIP. The Tigers will take on the remaining $2.3 million Morton is owed this season and hope his veteran presence can bolster their starting rotation, which now includes Morton, Chris Paddock, Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Casey Mize.

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According to the article, Charlie Morton was acquired by the Detroit Tigers from the Baltimore Orioles before the MLB trade deadline.
The article states that despite the loss, Morton had an impressive outing, pitching 6 innings and giving up just 4 hits, 1 earned run, and striking out 6 batters.
The article mentions that the Tigers' starting rotation now consists of Charlie Morton, as well as another addition in the trade deadline, Chris Paddock, 2024 Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Casey Mize.

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