Tigers Trade Jake Rogers to Orioles for Zane Barnhart

The Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles completed a trade on July 30, 2026, sending veteran catcher Jake Rogers to Baltimore in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Zane Barnhart. The move addresses an immediate need for the Orioles while providing the Tigers with a modest return for a player they had designated for assignment earlier in the week.

Rogers, 31, was designated by Detroit on July 28 after the team reinstated infielder Javier Báez from the injured list. In 34 games this season, Rogers batted .161 with three home runs and nine RBIs, struggling to find consistency at the plate. Over his six-year major league career, all with Detroit, he has a .197 batting average with 47 home runs. His best season came in 2023 when he hit a career-high 21 home runs.

Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris acknowledged the difficulty of trading a player who had become a clubhouse leader and a fan favorite, known for coining the rallying cry "Don't let the Tigers get hot" during a 2024 playoff push. Harris stated the organization felt it was important to get value in return before the trade deadline, rather than risk losing Rogers on waivers. The Tigers will use...