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Orioles Trade Prospects for Pitcher Shane Baz from Rays

12/20/2025

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Summary

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The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for four prospects and a Competitive Balance Round A pick.
Outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret, and outfielder Austin Overn are four prospects.
Baz, 26, posted a 4.87 ERA in 2025 and has three years of team control remaining.
The Orioles aim to improve rotation and the Rays bolster their farm system.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, Major League Baseball introduced Competitive Balance Draft Picks to support smaller-market teams like the Tampa Bay Rays, which had struggled to compete with wealthier franchises. This initiative aimed to level the playing field, allowing teams to acquire young talent, such as outfielder Slater de Brun, and reflects ongoing strategies among teams like the Baltimore Orioles to enhance their rosters through strategic trades.

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Story summary

The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for four prospects and a Competitive Balance Round A pick.
Outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret, and outfielder Austin Overn are four prospects.
Baz, 26, posted a 4.87 ERA in 2025 and has three years of team control remaining.
The Orioles aim to improve rotation and the Rays bolster their farm system.

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