One day after the Detroit Tigers released him, the Atlanta Braves have signed veteran right-handed picture Charlie Morton to a Major League contract.

Morton has spent part of five seasons with the Braves, including his first in 2008.

With less than a week left in the regular season and Atlanta miles from playoff contention, it is unclear whether Morton will pitch this season. But as Mark Bowman of MLB.com pointed out, this will give the 41-year-old a chance to retire with the club that drafted him in 2002.

“Regardless of whether Morton pitches this final week, this return creates a chance to retire with the Braves, who drafted the 41-year-old pitcher in 2002 and won the 2021 World Series with his help,” he wrote via X.

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