Orioles acquire right-handed starter Zach Eflin from Tampa Bay for 3 minor leaguers
Summary
BALTIMORE – The Orioles bolstered their starting rotation Friday, acquiring right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays for three minor leaguers. AL East-leading Baltimore is trying for its second straight division title, but the Orioles have had to work around season-ending injuries to starting pitchers Kyle Bradish, John Means and Tyler Wells. Baltimore not only could use help in the rotation this year, but also in 2025 — because of those injuries and ace Corbin Burnes eligibility for free agency. Tampa Bay will play Baltimore $1 million as part of the deal, covering the amount of the assignment bonus in Eflins contract. The Rays obtained outfielder Matthew Etzel, right-hander Jackson Baumeister and utilityman Mac Horvath from Baltimores deep farm system.