The Atlanta Braves are playing some of their best baseball with seven games left this season. Tigers fans were nervous with a streaking Braves team coming into town while they are in an awful skid. It seemed foolish to be worried about Atlanta but they had valid reason to be concerned.
Former Braves pitcher Charlie Morton faced some familiar faces in the Braves on Friday, and it went about as poorly as it could have for the veteran. He exited the game after 1.1 innings with six runs allowed on five hits, with two walks and two strikeouts.
The Detroit bullpen did their best to clean up the mess, but Atlanta's offense put up four more runs to win 10-1. Atlanta had a comeback win on Saturday, and now Detroit is clinging to a one run lead in the division over the Guardians (who they will head out on the road to face after this series).
Morton's awful performance on Friday led to him being designated for assignment on Sunday. It's sad to think his final outing of his career would be such a disappointing one. However, with the Tigers fighting for a playoff spot, they likely wouldn't have carried him on the roster in the postseason, should they make it in.
Tigers Designate Charlie Morton For Assignment https://t.co/MSiAKfMTR8 pic.twitter.com/FmqG77zukU
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) September 21, 2025
Charlie Morton just got designated for assignment after getting beat up by the Braves
Detroit traded for Morton because he had improved after a rough start to 2025 with the Orioles. He was a veteran arm with great playoff experience. Things started great with a 3.63 ERA over his first four outings with the Tigers. That didn't last long and snowballed into being removed from the roster.
Someone may claim Morton off of waivers, and if they don't, he could reject any assignment and start the free agency process earlier. However, it feels like this may actually be the end for Uncle Charlie's career.
Braves fans will always remember the incredible moments he provided them. His World Series performance pitching on a broken leg will always be something we remember and appreciate him for. It stinks to see it possibly end this way, but what a ride it has been.