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Orioles acquire Taylor Ward from Angels in surprise trade

November 19, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

The Baltimore Orioles traded right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward late Tuesday night, marking the first significant MLB offseason deal. Rodriguez, a former top prospect hampered by injuries, heads to the Angels with three years of team control, while Ward provides Baltimore with a right-handed bat to balance its lineup. The move highlights the Orioles' concerns over Rodriguez's durability after he missed the entire 2025 season.