The Astros began this offseason needing some pitching insurance, especially considering they won’t have Justin Verlander at all in 2021. And while we were wondering about how the team was going to address these needs, a transaction just occurred. On Friday, the Rays decided not to exercise Charlie Morton’s club option, leaving him as a free agent.
That sounds so good for Houston! How about bringing back a guy that was brilliant with the Astros between 2017 and 2018? After all, it was a win-win situation. Why? Well, he certainly revived his career pitching for the squad and help it win its first World Series in history.