Summary
The Baltimore Orioles have made a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire pitcher Shane Baz. In exchange, the Orioles are sending several players and a draft pick to the Rays.
Key Facts
- Baltimore Orioles traded for pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Shane Baz is a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher.
- The trade includes outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, pitcher Michael Forret, outfielder Austin Overn, and a draft pick going to the Rays.
- Shane Baz was the 12th overall draft pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017.
- Baz had Tommy John surgery in September 2022 and missed the entire 2023 season.
- He has three years left under team control, meaning the Orioles can keep him without negotiating a new contract during this time.
- Michael Forret, one of the players involved in the trade, recently had a 1.58 ERA, meaning he allowed an average of 1.58 runs per game over nine innings.
- Shane Baz recorded a 4.87 ERA in 31 starts during the 2025 season.
