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Tigers Trade Jake Rogers to Orioles

The move completes Detroit's roster change by freeing a 40-man spot and opening playing time for younger catchers.

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Jun 11, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) makes a throw to first base in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jul 5, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A view of a Baltimore on field hat in the dugout during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • A trade announced Thursday sent veteran catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers to the Baltimore Orioles for 24-year-old right-hander Zane Barnhart.
  • Barnhart, a 17th-round pick out of Hillsdale College, will report to Double-A Erie after posting a 4.05 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 40 relief innings this season.
  • Detroit designated Rogers for assignment earlier this week after his offensive struggles this season and then moved him in the trade rather than risk losing him on waivers.
  • Rogers, acquired in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade and a regular with Detroit since his 2019 debut, had been reduced to a backup role after Dillon Dingler rose in 2025 and Eduardo Valencia earned playing time in 2026.
  • The swap gives the Tigers bullpen prospect depth and preserves roster flexibility while giving Rogers a fresh opportunity in Baltimore and the Orioles veteran catching depth.