New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- The Baltimore Orioles made a significant move to strengthen their starting rotation by acquiring right-handed pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays. This rare intradivision trade highlighted Baltimore's aggressive offseason push to contend in the tough American League East.

In exchange for Shane Baz, the Baltimore Orioles sent a substantial package to Tampa Bay, including outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret, outfielder Austin Overn, and a 2026 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick worth over $2.5 million in slot value.

This haul included two recent first-round talents, Bodine (30th overall in 2025 from Coastal Carolina, praised for elite defense and plate discipline) an...