Morton is the fifth pitcher added by the Tigers in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday night’s trade deadline. The Tigers have also acquired veteran right-handed relievers Rafael Montero , Paul Sewald, Kyle Finnegan and Codi Heuer. On Monday, they added starting pitcher Chris Paddack.

Detroit bolstered its bullpen, and options in games without a traditional starting pitcher, with a series of moves to add a trio of right-handers in the hours before the trade deadline on Thursday. The Tigers acquired Washington's Kyle Finnegan, Cleveland's Paul Sewald and Texas minor leaguer Codi Heuer for prospects and cash.

The American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers have acquired a former All-Star closer from the Washington Nationals before the MLB trade deadline.