The Atlanta Braves have had cursory discussions about exercising Charlie Morton's $20 million option for the 2024 season, according to sources.

The Braves haven't finalized the decision and Morton, 39, hasn't officially declared that he wants to pitch another year. 

Morton has a 3.42 ERA in 28 starts overall this season, and in his last four starts in August, he allowed one run in 24 innings, with 33 strikeouts. He hasn't allowed a home run in his past seven starts.

The Braves have been notably proactive in contract talks with their players, signing many of their young stars to long-term deals while locking down preferred veterans before they reach free agency.