SP Charlie Morton Speaks Out on Braves Exit

Former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton / Dale Zanine-Imagn ImagesThe Atlanta Braves entered this offseason with a hole in their starting rotation. So, when right-hander Charlie Morton expressed an interest in returning for the 2025 season, it seemed like a no-brainer he would be back in Atlanta.

After beginning his career with the Braves, Morton returned to Atlanta in 2021. He was part of the team's championship roster that season and had pitched the past four seasons with the Braves.

But in 2025, he will start games for the Baltimore Orioles. The Athletic's David O'Brien reported the Braves didn't make Morton an offer for him to return this year.

Morton shared with O'Brien that…