Originally undecided about his future, the veteran Atlanta Braves starter could be back on the mound again next season
When asked about a potential retirement at almost 41 years old, he announced he wasn’t ready to make a decision on it yet.
Less than a month later, it looks like he could be leaning toward running it back one more time. MLB.com’sWhile he didn’t say that he was guaranteed to re-sign with the Braves, he added that he could still be beneficial to the team.It also gives the Braves extra breathing room in the rotation if Max Fried walks in free agency. With a healthy Strider, they would have at least six proven starters who have had success in a Braves uniform.
The suggested contract would be a one-year deal worth between $10 million and $15 million. It would be a reduction to three-fourths to one-half of his $20 million salary a season ago. Despite his age, this could be a steal. Spotrac still gives Morton a market value of Not sure if a team is going to be eager to pay him that much, but top-of-the-line starters do go for about double that these days. Perhaps, that number checks out.
In the meantime, the offseason has just started. We’ll have to wait and find out how certain Morton is about returning and if that return is with the Braves.
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