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Dodgers Acquire Pitcher McDermott from Orioles for Perez

4/17/2026

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Dodgers Acquire Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the season 14-4.
The Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Axel Perez.
McDermott, once Baltimore's top pitching prospect, posted a 12.79 ERA over 12.2 innings in limited MLB time.
He will join the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, Oklahoma City, to work on command.
The Dodgers' pitching staff is loaded, which may delay his MLB debut.

Summary

Dodgers Sign McDermott

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Chayce McDermott from the Orioles on April 16, 2026, sending Axel Perez to Baltimore, following Griff McGarry's acquisition by the Dodgers.
Chayce McDermott, once a top prospect, posted a 12.79 ERA over 12.2 innings in the majors.
He was designated for assignment by the Orioles and will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
The Dodgers aim to refine his fastball and cutter.

History

Historical Context

The Baltimore Orioles won their first World Series in 1966, sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers. Under manager Hank Bauer and led by Frank Robinson, who won the Triple Crown, the Orioles achieved a remarkable 97 wins that season. This victory marked the franchise's rise in Major League Baseball, emphasizing the importance of player development, a strategy echoed today in the team's focus on nurturing talent like Chayce McDermott.

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Dodgers Acquire Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the season 14-4.
The Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Axel Perez.
McDermott, once Baltimore's top pitching prospect, posted a 12.79 ERA over 12.2 innings in limited MLB time.
He will join the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, Oklahoma City, to work on command.
The Dodgers' pitching staff is loaded, which may delay his MLB debut.

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