This trade gives Philadelphia another solid starter capable of eating up quality innings (something the Phillies desperately need). Even though Philly is completely rebuilding, they still need a few veterans so Morton should play a prominent role.

The Pirates dealt one of their starters here likely to save money for their player payroll (with visions of landing a superior starting pitcher via free agency). Therefore, they accepted a midling prospect like Whitehead in exchange for Morton.

Morton's fantasy value was already negligible, but it may now very well disappear toiling for a bottom-feeding club like Philadelphia. As for Whitehead, it will be a few years before he even reaches the fantasy radar.