In the final week of the season, the Atlanta Braves signed veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league deal. To create space on the roster, former SF Giants prospect Carson Ragsdale was designated for assignment.
Former Giants SF prospect receives harsh end of heartwarming Charlie Morton roster move
Morton is in his 18th year. He began the season with the Baltimore Orioles after signing a one-year, $15 million deal.
However, the right-handed pitcher was shipped to Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline in exchange for minor league pitcher Micah Ashman. Morton made seven appearances with Detroit, but struggled to a 7.