The Baltimore Orioles have acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in a trade announced on July 30, 2026.
Rogers was activated to play for the Orioles ahead of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Camden Yards.
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Baltimore is managing injuries in its catching corps, with Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo sidelined. Rogers is expected to see significant playing time while they recover.
In exchange, the Orioles sent Double-A right-handed pitcher Zane Barnhart, a 24-year-old reliever, to Detroit.
Baltimore also took on the remainder of Rogers' $3 million salary for the 2026 season.
To make room on the active and 40-man roster, the Orioles designated catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment.
Tromp, 31, has served as a defensive backup in Baltimore and Atlanta but struggled offensively this season with a .
163 batting average in 51 plate appearances. He can be traded before the August 1 trade deadline or placed on waivers.
Rogers Reflects on Detroit Departure
Rogers spent parts of six seasons with Detroit and served as their primary catcher in 2023 and 2024.
He was designated for assignment to clear roster space for Javier Báez's return from injury.
"I love Skoob to death," Rogers said, referring to pitcher Tarik Skubal.
"He made it known that he was going to miss me, and I made it known I was going to miss him.
It’s going to happen eventually. To happen the way it did was a little iffy.
