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.

The Detroit Tigers completed a deal for the second-oldest player in the majors just before the trade deadline. Thus far, Charlie Morton has given the rotation a boost.

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 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.

The Detroit Tigers play the second of four games in Minneapolis on Friday night. The Tigers (71-52) play the Twins (57-64) at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time at Target Field. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielders Trey Sweeney and Andy Ibanez;

The Detroit Tigers traded for 41-year-old pitcher Charlie Morton for his experience, both in the regular season and the postseason.

Charlie Morton got 5 early runs of support and kept the Minnesota Twins scoreless for six innings in a 7-0 win on Friday.