Big things are happening in the AL East.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was first to report the agreement.
Going back to Tampa Bay is a slew of young players: outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-handed pitcher Michael Forret, and outfielder Austin Overn, Baltimore’s sixth, 10th, 11th, and 13th ranked prospects, respectively.
Baz had a breakout season in 2024, going 4-3 with a 3.06 ERA in 14 starts. His numbers dipped off in 2025, his first full season in the majors, going 10-12 with a 4.87 ERA in 31 starts.
Baltimore’s starting pitching, or lack thereof, has been a hot topic this off-season. Baz joins an Orioles rotation featuring the likes of Trevor Rogers, Dean Kremer, and Kyle Bradish.