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Orioles Trade Baker, Boost Draft Pool to $19.1M

7/13/2025

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In a strategic move, the Orioles have traded reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays, securing the valuable No. 37 pick in this year's Draft, worth over $2.6 million. This trade elevates Baltimore's bonus pool to a staggering $19.1 million, marking their highest total since 2012. With four picks in the top 37 and seven in the top 93, the Orioles are poised for a promising future.

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In a strategic move, the Orioles have traded reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays, securing the valuable No. 37 pick in this year's Draft, worth over $2.6 million. This trade elevates Baltimore's bonus pool to a staggering $19.1 million, marking their highest total since 2012. With four picks in the top 37 and seven in the top 93, the Orioles are poised for a promising future.