Veteran right-hander Charlie Morton has signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, as announced on Friday. The 41-year-old pitcher, known for his standout performance in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros, brings a wealth of experience to the Orioles' rotation as he enters his 18th major league season.
Joining Morton in bolstering the Orioles' pitching staff is 35-year-old Tomoyuki Sugano of Japan, who signed a one-year, $13 million deal earlier in the offseason. This move comes after the departure of Corbin Burnes, the team's ace in 2024, who secured a lucrative $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks last month.
