The Baltimore Orioles have been searching for help in their rotation ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Now, they have found at least one piece to take their starting pitching to the next level.
According to a report from MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Orioles have pulled off a trade with the Tampa Bay Raysfor 30-year-old starting pitcher Zach Eflin.
As expected, Baltimore has been very busy ahead of the trade deadline. Earlier today, they agreed to a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies that sent outfielder Austin Hays out of town.
Eflin is a big-time pickup for the Orioles. He will be a big addition towards making a serious run at the World Series.
During the 2024 MLB season with the Rays, Eflin has made 19 starts, compiling a 5-7 record to go along with a 4.09 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP, a 6.7 K/BB ratio, and 110.0 innings pitched.
It will be interesting to see what other moves Baltimore has in the chamber. They were viewed as one of the teams most likely to be aggressive before the trade deadline. That has clearly been proven to be true.
Expect to see the Orioles remain active in the coming days. They could still use an addition to their bullpen and maybe a couple of other pieces.
All of that being said, this is a huge step in the right direction for Baltimore as Eflin should be a major impact player down the stretch of the season and into the playoffs.
