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.

RHP Charlie Morton will start for the Tigers on Sunday. Rookie RHP Troy Melton had previously been slated to start the series finale in Philadelphia. He'll now be in the bullpen. The other two scheduled starters -- Flaherty tonight, Skubal tomorrow -- remain the same.