MLB Rumors: Red Sox, Yankees, Mets All In Mix For Two-Time All-Star
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An old-fashioned arms race -- quite literally -- might be shaping up among the Red Sox, Yankees and just about the entire American League East.
The New York Post's Jon Heyman offered an update on the state of the starting pitching market ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline, and it sounds like teams looking for a new ace might need to settle for a secondary market.
Heyman noted that Miami Marlins front-line starter Sandy Alcantara is unlikely to have a new address by Thursday afternoon. Instead, Heyman says veterans Zac Gallen and Charlie Morton are among the starters most likely to be on the move.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 18: Charlie Morton #50 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the second inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on July 18, 2025 in...
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 18: Charlie Morton #50 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the second inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on July 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by) More
As for Morton, Heyman says the market for the Baltimore Orioles veteran is robust. The Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, Astros, Padres and Rays are all in the mix for the 41-year-old.
That there's so much reported competition for a pitcher like Morton among contenders is a telling sign of the market. Morton, a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, has appeared in 22 games this season (16 starts) with an ERA of 5.48. He is still averaging more than a strikeout per inning, but his 1.54 WHIP is trending to be the worst of his career since 2010.
His 4.76 FIP is more in line with what he's done in more recent years, and while his walk rate is slightly up, it hasn't exploded. Put Morton on a better team, and it's fair to expect his results to improve, assuming he doesn't break down over the stretch run and into the playoffs.
Morton is on a one-year deal worth $15 million.
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