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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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Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz in trade from Tampa Bay for 4 minor leaguers and a draft pick

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Orioles Acquire Shane Baz in a Trade with Rays for Four Prospects and a Draft Pick

The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-handed pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in exchange for four minor league players and a draft pick. Baz, 26, went 10-12 with a 4.87 ERA last season in 31 starts. It was his first full season after Tommy John surgery. He also went 4-3 with a 3.06 ERA in 14 starts in 2024. Baltimore, which landed free-agent slugger Pete Alonso on a $155 million contract, is also looking to revamp its pitching…

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