MLB Trades
Rockies acquire Julien and Ohl from Twins in trade
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The Colorado Rockies bolstered their infield and pitching depth on Wednesday by acquiring infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Jace Kaminska and cash considerations. In a separate deal, the Rockies obtained first baseman T.J. Rumfield from the New York Yankees for reliever Angel Chivilli, while designating outfielder Yanquiel Fernández for assignment. These moves address vacancies at first base and add versatility to the roster.
Baseball America has released an initial ranking of the 45 MLB prospects traded since the end of the 2025 season, as of January 2, 2026. The list highlights a surge in activity in the AL East, with no surefire top-100 prospects but several in contention. Updates will continue until spring training.
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Orioles president Mike Elias expressed strong optimism about new rotation addition Shane Baz during a Saturday press conference, one day after acquiring the 26-year-old right-hander from the Tampa Bay Rays in a prospect-heavy trade.