'O's Trade for RHP Zach Eflin, Send 3 Prospects to Rays'
The Baltimore Orioles, who are currently leading the American League East, have strengthened their starting rotation by acquiring veteran right-hander Zach Eflin and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays.
In return, the Rays have received three minor league players: right-hander Jackson Baumeister, outfielder Matthew Etzel, and infielder/outfielder Mac Horvath.
Eflin, who is 30 years old, has a record of 5-7 and an ERA of 4.09 in 19 starts this season, his second with the Rays. He is currently in the second year of a three-year, $40 million contract with the team, after spending his first seven seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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In 2023, Eflin tied for the lead in wins in the American League, with a record of 16-8 and an ERA of 3.50 in 31 starts. Throughout his nine seasons in the MLB, Eflin has a record of 57-60 and an ERA of 4.26 in 177 games (165 starts).
Baumeister, who is 22 years old, is ranked as the Orioles' No. 17 prospect and the No. 6 pitching prospect by MLBPipeline.com. This season, he has a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 3.06 in 18 starts at Class A Aberdeen.
Etzel, who was drafted in the 10th round in 2023, has a slash line of .289/.363/.445 with 15 doubles, seven triples, six home runs, 46 runs, 41 stolen bases, and 47 RBIs in 83 combined games between Double-A Bowie and Aberdeen.
Horvath, who is 23 years old, is ranked as the No. 10 prospect in the Baltimore system by MLBPipeline.com. This season at Aberdeen, he has a slash line of .233/.328/.417 with 19 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 26 stolen bases, and 41 RBIs in 71 games.
