This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Tigers Surprisingly Send Down Red-Hot Relief Pitcher To Make Room for Charlie Morton. With the Detroit Tigers in the middle of a massive series against the Philadelphia Phillies, they have recently made some roster moves to get new faces on the team.

The Detroit Tigers traded for veteran starter Charlie Morton, then moved rookie Troy Melton to the bullpen to create a spot in the starting rotation.

President of baseball Scott Harris, as is his way, took it right to the wire Thursday, adding 41-year-old veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers also got cash back in the deal and sent left-handed pitcher Micah Ashman, who was recently promoted to Double-A Erie, to the Orioles.