BALTIMORE -- The Orioles’ top priority this offseason is to add pitching, both starters and relievers. But the team is also in the market for veteran hitters, particularly right-handed bats.

On Tuesday night, Baltimore landed a righty hitter -- and in stunning fashion, as it parted with a promising young pitcher in the process.

The O’s acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Angels in a 1-for-1 trade that sent right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to Los Angeles. It was a surprising move, considering Rodriguez is a former top prospect who has shown a ton of potential when healthy.

However, therein lies the issue -- the 26-year-old Rodriguez hasn’t been healthy often enough. The 2018 first-round Draft pick hasn’t thrown a pitch in a big league game since July 31, 2024, as he missed the ent

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