The baseball future of right-hander Charlie Morton was very much in doubt at the end of the season. After the Atlanta Braves made their playoff exit, Morton appeared to strongly suggest he could retire.
But since then, multiple reports have indicated the right-hander is poised to return for an 18th MLB season. On Tuesday, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Morton "intends" to pitch in 2025.
"He intends to pitch next season at 41 and remains a reliable innings easter with strikeout ability," wrote Passan. "He'll get a one-year deal with a contender.