Baltimore Orioles acquire catcher Jake Rogers from Detroit Tigers
The Baltimore Orioles added catcher Jake Rogers in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending minor‑league right‑hander Zane Barnhart to Detroit. Rogers, 31, had been designated for assignment by the Tigers after posting a .161 batting average with three home runs and nine RBIs in 34 games this season. He spent six seasons with Detroit, originally arriving in a 2017 deal that sent Justin Verlander to the Astros, and holds a career .197 average with 47 homers. The move addresses Baltimore’s catching shortage while its primary catchers Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo remain on the injured list. Barnhart, a 24‑year‑old, recorded a 4.05 ERA over 31 relief appearances for Double‑A Chesapeake. The Tigers needed the roster spot to activate returning infielder Javier Báez. Rogers is expected to compete for playing time behind Chadwick Tromp and Yohel Pozo.
Entities: Adley Rutschman · Baltimore Orioles · Detroit Tigers · Jake Rogers · Zane Barnhart
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rogers will earn $3.05 million in 2024 and becomes a free agent in November. (Article 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rogers has thrown out 27.1 % of attempted base stealers, five points above league average. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rogers posted a .161 batting average with three home runs and nine RBIs in 34 games this season. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Tigers received minor‑league right‑hander Zane Barnhart in exchange for Rogers. (All three articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Barnhart will report to Double‑A Erie after the trade. (Articles 1 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Barnhart posted a 3.38 ERA with 45 strikeouts and 19 walks in 40 innings for Double‑A Chesapeake. (Articles 1 and 3)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles. (All three articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jake Rogers was designated for assignment by the Tigers on July 28. (Articles 1 and 3)