"A trade on Friday (Dec. 19) didn't do the Toronto Blue Jays any favours. It was a rare deal in which both teams seemingly got what they needed. And even rarer that both teams are in the same division, making a trade ahead of a season in which they both expect to be competing. The Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles came to terms on a deal that sends RHP Shane Baz from the Rays to the Orioles, in exchange for four prospects."
"For the Orioles, it comes out as a good deal for them because pitching felt like their most glaring need going into the offseason. Last year, the Orioles starting rotation accumulated a combined 8.1 fWAR, which ranked 24th in the league. They had an ERA of 4.65, an xERA of 4.58 and gave up home runs at a 1.48 HR/9 clip."
Shane Baz was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Baltimore Orioles for four prospects and a Competitive Balance Round A pick. The Orioles addressed a clear pitching need after a 24th-ranked starting rotation with 8.1 combined fWAR, a 4.65 ERA, 4.58 xERA and a 1.48 HR/9 rate. Baltimore previously boosted its offense by acquiring Taylor Ward and signing Pete Alonso, and strengthened the bullpen by signing Ryan Helsley. Baz, 26, has shown strong performance when healthy, returning in 2024 with a 3.06 ERA in 79.1 innings and 69 strikeouts, and increased strikeout rate in 2025.
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