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flag The Orioles acquired pitcher Shane Baz from the Rays in a three-team deal on Dec. 19, 2025, in exchange for prospects and a draft pick.

flag The Baltimore Orioles acquired starting pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays on December 19, 2025, in a three-team trade involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros. flag In exchange, the Rays received four prospects—outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, pitcher Michael Forret, and outfielder Austin Overn—along with a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick. flag Baz, 26, posted a 4.87 ERA in 166.1 innings during the 2025 season but showed improved underlying metrics and a strong ground-ball rate. flag The trade strengthens Baltimore’s rotation as part of a broader rebuild, while the Rays bolster their farm system with high-upside talent and draft compensation.

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