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Orioles Open Trade Season by Dealing Reliever Baker as Clubs Eye Deadline Moves

Baltimore’s deal signals a strategic shift toward selling at the deadline.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 08: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on July 08, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
New York Yankees players throw Gatorade on designated hitter Aaron Judge after winning a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, July 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Overview

  • The Orioles sent reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays for the No. 37 overall draft pick, marking Baltimore’s first move toward selling.
  • Tampa Bay acquired Baker to bolster a bullpen that has allowed a 7.20 ERA over the past two weeks.
  • The Brewers and Dodgers executed a cash-for-prospect deal during a midgame announcement, sending outfielder Steward Berroa to Milwaukee.
  • Yankees GM Brian Cashman said he’s “definitely” looking for starting pitching upgrades to replace injured rotation members.
  • After a season-best seven-game win streak, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has identified starting pitching as Boston’s top trade priority.