Shortly after the deadline passed, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Orioles have sent starting pitcher Charlie Morton to the Detroit Tigers (Note: deals can still be announced after the 6 PM deadline passes). In return, Baltimore will receive left-handed pitcher Micah Ashman, who will presumably join the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox.

Friday night's bullpen collapse was a team effort, but someone had to take the fall to accommodate Charlie Morton on the roster after he was acquired from the Orioles. Hanifee, who had just been honored as one of the Tigers' July Relievers of the Month alongside Holton,