Braves Pitcher Charlie Morton Placed on Injured List, Ineligible for National League Division Series (NLDS)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have suffered another major setback in their injury-ridden pitching rotation as they placed right-hander Charlie Morton on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. This move means the 14-game winner won't be eligible to pitch in the National League Division Series (NLDS). The 39-year-old Charlie Morton was forced to exit his game against the Washington Nationals on Friday after just one inning due to inflammation in his right index finger that was affecting his performance. Unfortunately, Morton won't be eligible to return from the injured list until October 7th, which is after the Braves have finalized their roster for the five-game NLDS. Atlanta, boasting the best record in baseball, has already secured a bye for the opening three-game round. The only way Morton could be reactivated for the Division Series would be as a replacement for another injured player.