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Orioles Acquire Left-Hander Nick Raquet in a Trade with the Cardinals
Baltimore added another left-hander for Craig Albernaz's bullpen as Zach Eflin moved to the 60-day injured list with elbow discomfort.
- On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles acquired left-handed pitcher Nick Raquet from the St. Louis Cardinals, receiving minor league infielder and outfielder Brayden Smith in the exchange.
- Designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday, the 30-year-old Raquet, a 2017 draft pick, posted a 1-0 record with a 3.00 ERA in two relief appearances for Triple-A Peoria this season.
- Smith split time between 2B and the outfield for the Orioles organization, slashing.304/.388/.548 at Oklahoma State last season with an 11.1% walk rate and a 19.4% strikeout rate.
- The Orioles transferred right-hander Zach Eflin to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort and optioned right-hander Brandon Young to Triple-A Norfolk to manage roster depth.
- Manager Craig Albernaz emphasized the team's need for bullpen depth, stating, "You can never have enough left-handed pitching, especially relievers," as the Orioles integrate Raquet.
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Raquet's addition gives Orioles another left-hander in bullpen; Eflin goes to 60-day IL; O's-White Sox starting lineups
CHICAGO—The Orioles have another left-hander in the bullpen for Tuesday’s afternoon game against the Chicago White Sox. It’s Nick Raquet, pronounced ruh-Kay, who was obtained from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league outfielder Brayden Smith. To make room for Raquet, the Orioles optioned right-hander Brandon Young to Triple-A Norfolk. Young pitched five …
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