Charlie Morton, a 41-year-old pitcher in his 18th major league season, has already exceeded any reasonable expectation of a big league career.

The Astros have a very different roster now than when Hinch helmed the organization. But there are still a handful of players Morton competed alongside like veteran infielders Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve and lefty Framber Valdez, who will start for Houston on Wednesday.

After he joined the Tigers from the Orioles at the Trade Deadline, Charlie Morton made a late-season acquisition of his own: The 41-year-old endeared himself to his new teammates by adding an espresso machine to the Tigers' clubhouse.

After he was acquired at the Trade Deadline, Charlie Morton added an espresso machine to the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse, as Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. He did the same during stints with previous teams but said his new Tigers’ teammates seemed to appreciate it more.

Astros vs Tigers best bet: Charlie Morton Over 5.5 strikeouts (+122) The Detroit Tigers went out and acquired Charlie Morton at the trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Houston Astros have been shut out in back-to-back games, but they remain 1.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the AL West heading into their series final

Charlie Morton breaks down his eight-strikeout start, trusting his teammates behind him while he's on the mound and more following the Tigers' 7-2 win

Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves ended their 4-year partnership over the weekend, with Morton signing a 1-year $15M contract with the Baltimore Orioles. It wasn’t certain Morton was going ...

Charlie Morton has hit Mets star Pete Alonso five times, including on this fastball to the wrist on June 7, 2023. (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.