Braves Give Charlie Morton Ceremonial Sendoff

The Atlanta Braves closed the 2025 season with a 4-1 win and gave veteran Charlie Morton a ceremonial sendoff after signing him Sept. 22 following his release by the Tigers. Morton, 41, made what is likely his final MLB appearance, throwing a scoreless 1 1/3 innings as an opener and striking out Alexander Canario before handing the ball to Chris Sale. He departed to a lengthy standing ovation while Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” played and his family joined him on the field as teammates and manager Brian Snitker celebrated his 18-year career. His return followed a turbulent 2025 that included rough stretches with Baltimore and Detroit, a late release, and sharp criticism, prompting Atlanta to bring him back so he could finish his career as a Brave. Morton indicated he will likely retire this winter, and the farewell came amid the Braves’ first playoff miss since 2017.