The Baltimore Orioles made a significant trade to acquire left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for outfielder Kyle Stowers and infielder Connor Norby. The Marlins received a solid return with Norby being one of the Orioles’ top prospects and Stowers having potential as a big-league player.
Rogers, while valuable as a left-handed starter under team control through 2026, has not been performing at his best recently. Despite his All-Star season in 2021, his stats this year have been below league average, with an increased walk rate and exit velocity. However, left-handed starters are in short supply, and the Orioles needed starting pitching depth due to injuries and regression in their current rotation.
The trade has been viewed as a win for the Marlins, who capitalized on the Orioles’ need for pitching by acquiring two promising players for their future. The Orioles, on the other hand, may have overpaid for Rogers, as he may not project to be a starter for them in the postseason. Despite this, the Orioles are hopeful that Rogers will perform better outside of Miami, especially pitching at Camden Yards.
Overall, the trade grades for the Marlins have been positive, while the Orioles have received mixed reviews for giving up valuable prospects for a pitcher who has shown inconsistency. It remains to be seen how Rogers will fare with his new team and whether the trade will pay off for both sides in the long run.