Charlie Morton’s unexpected journey back to the Atlanta Braves in 2021 was like a homecoming story few could resist. Drafted by the Braves in 2002, Morton spent nearly two decades crafting his reputation as a reliable veteran starter.

MLB.com's Mark Bowman argued Thursday that the Atlanta Braves could still reunite with right-hander Charlie Morton on a team-friendly contract.

So that Charlie Morton has gone, the Atlanta Braves will be keenly looking at their starting pitchers. The team will have to do the maths.