"In what is likely going to be the final appearance of his career, Charlie Morton will have the opportunity to go out on his own terms while in an Atlanta Braves uniform. The team confirmed on Thursday afternoon that Charlie Morton will be making his 2025 Atlanta Braves debut during the season finale on Sunday against the Pirates. Once Morton is done (likely after an inning or so), Chris Sale will enter the game and make his scheduled appearance."
"So far this season, Morton is sporting a 5.89 ERA (145 ERA-) and a 4.97 FIP (120 FIP-) across 26 starts with both the Orioles and the Tigers so far this season. However, it's clearly not about the Braves trying to get any type of clear advantage over the Pirates, as both of these teams will be busy going golfing once October rolls around. This is all about giving Morton the opportunity to end his career with a bit of dignity."
"It's a classy move from the Braves and a great way to send off one of the more influential members of that 2021 World Series-winning Braves team. It's also a lot more fun to actually get to participate in a game on your way out instead of signing one of those one-day contracts and then calling it a career right after that."
Charlie Morton will make a farewell appearance for the Atlanta Braves in the 2025 season finale against the Pirates, likely pitching an inning before Chris Sale enters. Morton posted a 5.89 ERA and 4.97 FIP across 26 starts this season with the Orioles and Tigers. The Braves arranged the appearance to give Morton a dignified send-off rather than to gain a competitive edge. The move honors Morton’s role on the 2021 World Series team and allows him to finish his career by taking part in a game instead of retiring via a ceremonial one-day contract.
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