Orioles Acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays in Multi-Player Trade

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired 26-year-old right-handed pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays in a multi-player trade. The Rays received OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn, and a Competitive Balance Round A pick. Baz, who is under club control through 2028, made 31 starts in 2025 (his first full season post-Tommy John surgery), posting a 4.87 ERA with 176 strikeouts over 166.1 innings. He is expected to benefit from pitching at Camden Yards, moving from one AL East team to another.