Report: Astros offered contract to Morton
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The Houston Astros have made an offer to free-agent pitcher Charlie Morton.
It's a one-year contract with an option, reports USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale.
The veteran right-hander, who turned 35 last week, didn't receive a $17.9-million qualifying offer from the Astros earlier this month.
Morton spent the past two seasons with Houston, formulating the best results of his career.
| SEASON | GS | IP | W-L | ERA | WHIP | SO/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25 | 146.2 | 14-7 | 3.62 | 1.19 | 10.0 |
| 2018 | 30 | 167 | 15-3 | 3.13 | 1.16 | 10.8 |
He originally signed a two-year, $14-million deal with the Astros prior to the 2017 season.