Baltimore Orioles Move Charlie Morton to Bullpen Amid Pitching Struggles

The Baltimore Orioles have moved veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to the bullpen amid ongoing struggles by both Morton and the team's starting rotation. Morton, who signed a $15 million deal with Baltimore in the offseason, has posted a high ERA in his outings as a starter, prompting manager Brandon Hyde to shift him to a relief role, though the team has not ruled out a future return to starting. The Orioles' pitching staff has been hit hard by injuries and underperformance, leading to rotation instability and one of the worst ERAs in the league. Morton's move is part of broader efforts to stabilize the pitching staff, as the team hoped veteran additions would offset the loss of ace Corbin Burnes but have seen little success so far. The transition is considered temporary, aimed at helping Morton regain effectiveness, while the Orioles continue to search for solutions to their pitching woes. This move highlights the challenges facing Baltimore as they attempt to recover from a rough start to the season.