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Orioles acquire starting pitcher from Rays for batch of prospects
- On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Shane Baz, 26, from the Tampa Bay Rays in a rare intradivision trade sending four prospects and a competitive-balance Round A pick.
- After an offseason search for rotation help, the Orioles paid a heavy price, surrendering Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret, and outfielder Austin Overn.
- Shane Baz, 26, struck out 176 and posted a 4.87 ERA this year while starting 31 games, and he will not be a free agent until after the 2028 season.
- The move bolsters Baltimore's rotation, easing pressure on right-hander Kyle Bradish and pitcher Tyler Wells, while Tampa Bay gains top prospects Bodine and de Brun to replenish its farm system.
- As a rare AL East intradivision swap, the deal continues a trend of bold divisional moves and caps Baltimore's busy winter, which included signing first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Ryan Helsley.
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