The Braves host the Pirates on Sunday in a game that will be meaningless in terms of the playoffs. There will be a meaningful send-off, though, as Charlie Morton is set to make the final start of his career, the Braves told reporters Thursday (via MLB.com ). He'll be followed on the mound by lefty starter Chris Sale , so it looks like it'll be a short outing for the purposes of getting Morton an ovation.

This will put a bow on Morton's 18-year career, most of which was spent with the two combatants Sunday. He was with the Pirates for seven years and made 142 starts with them. He also spent parts of fives seasons with the Braves; Sunday will be his 141st outing with the ballclub.

Morton started the year with the Orioles and was traded to the Tigers . He had a forgettable, a

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