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Orioles Land 36-Homer OF Taylor Ward in Trade, Send Grayson Rodriguez to Angels

Baltimore prioritizes near-term power over pitching depth by exchanging years of control for Ward’s shorter window.

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Jul 31, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
The Angels acquired right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, left, from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward, right, on Tuesday night, potentially filling one of their rotation holes and clearing a corner outfield logjam. (Photos by The Associated Press and Getty Images)
Apr 23, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Taylor Ward (3) runs after hitting at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Both clubs announced the deal sending outfielder Taylor Ward to Baltimore and right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to Los Angeles.
  • Ward, 31, is coming off a career season with 36 home runs, 103 RBI and a .228/.317/.475 line across 157 games.
  • Rodriguez, 26, missed all of 2025 with right elbow inflammation and a right lat strain and underwent elbow surgery in August after last pitching in MLB on July 31, 2024.
  • In two seasons with Baltimore from 2023 to 2024, Rodriguez went 20–8 with a 4.11 ERA and 259 strikeouts over 43 starts.
  • Per reporting cited by CBS News, Ward is under team control through 2026, while Rodriguez remains under Angels control through 2029.