The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized their deal with right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton, as the veteran pitcher officially signed a two-year, $30M contract with an option for a third season that could pay him up to $15M.
Morton, 35, is coming off his 11th season in the majors. He has spent time with the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Houston Astros, with whom he enjoyed the most success of his career, including winning a World Series title in 2017. This past season may have been the best of Morton’s career as he posted a 3.