Reunion in Atlanta: Braves Poised for a Potential Reunion with 2-Time World Series Wimner
The Atlanta Braves have a need in free agency right now.
Atlanta lost Max Fried in free agency this offseason and now should be in the market for another starter. Free agency has slowed down, but there are some options out there that would be good additions at this point.
MLB.com’s Mark Bowman suggested that the Braves should reunite with veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton as a way to bolster the rotation.
“Veteran starter Nathan Eovaldi was a potential target before he signed a three-year, $75 million deal with the (Texas Rangers),” Bowman said. “Outfielder Max Kepler seemed like a good fit before he agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the (Philadelphia Phillies). The Braves have understandably looked at other options. But they may eventually have to come back to the 41-year-old Morton, who has made it clear he’s open to pitching at least one more season.
“Morton has been a key piece of Atlanta’s rotation each of the past four seasons and he has aided the development of young starters like Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach. He might no longer be a frontline starter. But with a one-year deal worth approximately $10 million, he could provide the Braves some needed insurance in their rotation. He has made 30-plus starts each of the past six 162-game seasons.”
Morton made $20 million with the Braves last season and has been with the team since 2021. A reunion seems like the easiest way for Atlanta to add another piece to the rotation with Fried gone. He had a 4.19 ERA last season and certainly should be brought back.
