HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent pitcher Charlie Morton.
The right-hander made just four starts last season for the Phillies before a torn left hamstring ended his year.
The 33-year-old Morton has spent his entire nine-year career in the National League where he played for the Braves, Pirates and Phillies.
Morton is 46-71 with a 4.54 ERA in his career. His best season came in 2011 when he pitched a career-high 171.2 innings in 29 starts and won a career-best 10 games.
Braves: Still seeking another SP
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves may not be finished with the dramatic overhaul of their rotation.
General manager John Coppolella told The Associated Press on Wednesday he hopes to add another starting pitcher, even after agreeing to deals with veteran right-handers R.A. Dickey and Bartolo Colon last week.
Chicago White Sox ace left-hander Chris Sale might be available in a trade. The Braves apparently would make top prospects available for Sale, an All-Star in each of the last five seasons who could be a trade target of many teams.
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The Braves have focused on young pitchers while trading such stars as Jason Heyward, Andrelton Simmons, Justin Upton, Evan Gattis and Craig Kimbrel in recent years. When asked if the team might trade top prospects for a starter, Coppolella said in a text message: "We are considering all options."