Orioles Trade Minor League RHP Cesar Espinal for Royals' Jonathan Heasley

Heasley, who debuted in the big leagues in 2021, joins Orioles after 12 relief appearances for the Royals last season.

Jonathan Heasley, a right-handed pitcher, has been acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the Kansas City Royals.
Heasley made 12 relief appearances for the Royals last season, with a 7.20 ERA.
Heasley made his big league debut in 2021 and has a 5-11 record with a 5.45 ERA in 36 big league games, 24 of which were starts.
Cesar Espinal, a minor league right-handed pitcher, has been traded by the Orioles to the Royals.
Espinal, signed as an international free agent from the Dominican Republic, went 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in nine games, eight of which were starts, at the rookie-league level in 2023.