BALTIMORE — The Orioles have a new pitcher and he’s coming from a division rival.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Orioles are acquiring pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays.
In exchange, outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret, outfielder Austin Overn as well as a Competitive Balance Round A pick.
Trade news: The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring right-hander Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret, outfielder Austin Overn as well as a Competitive Balance Round A pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 19, 2025
Baz, 26, has spent his entire four-year career with the Rays.
In 2025, he had a 4.87 ERA, striking out 176 batters.