Orioles acquiring Zach Eflin

[Malike]

1 minute ago, OriolesUpAndDowns said:

Looks like he is under contract for 2025 as well.  Fills a hole in next years rotation as well.  

18M dollars for a number 4. I hope they do better 1-3 in the offseason and he doesn't become our "Ace".

[Malike]

[sevastras]

Just now, Malike said:

18M dollars for a number 4. I hope they do better 1-3 in the offseason and he doesn't become our "Ace".

In this scenario, Rodríguez would become the “Ace” and Eflin number 2. If by some miracle they were to get Skubal, everyone moves down. I would love to see a Burnes, Skubal, Rodríguez, Eflin, Kremer rotation to finish the year. 

[InsideCoroner]

Since Elias hasn’t given up any of their real prospects yet, you have to think they’re not done. 

[Malike]

2 minutes ago, sevastras said:

In this scenario, Rodríguez would become the “Ace” and Eflin number 2. If by some miracle they were to get Skubal, everyone moves down. I would love to see a Burnes, Skubal, Rodríguez, Eflin, Kremer rotation to finish the year. 

Rodriguez is still young and figuring it out. I guess to me, just because you start on opening day, that doesn't exactly turn you into an Ace. I hope they get a legit upgrade to the rotation instead of a bunch of mid arms.

[xian4]

The Rays will receive three Minor Leaguers in return for Eflin, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand: Matthew Etzel, Jackson Baumeister, Mac Horvath

[Ohfan67]

8 minutes ago, xian4 said:

The Rays will receive three Minor Leaguers in return for Eflin, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand: Matthew Etzel, Jackson Baumeister, Mac Horvath

Interesting. 

[Roy Firestone]

41 minutes ago, Malike said:

Not a fan of Eflin, I hope they add a better starter.

FWIW, he won 16 games last year...this year not good...but he's a veteran arm  and could turn it around with more offense behind him Maybe.

 

[xian4]

The Rays also sent cash

[dzorange]

I really like this move. It really bolsters the depth of the rotation and at least gives them some flexibility going into next season.

Edited July 26 by dzorange

[dzorange]

3 minutes ago, Roy Firestone said:

FWIW, he won 16 games last year...this year not good...but he's a veteran arm  and could turn it around with more offense behind him Maybe.

 

He hasn’t been as good as last year but I feel like you’re solely basing these thoughts on his win totals.

Edited July 26 by dzorange

[Aristotelian]

I like his game. Relentlessly pounds to zone. Better version of Tyler Wells. Hopefully we aren't done but he gives us a credible #3 in case nothing else pans out.

[Roy Firestone]

6 minutes ago, dzorange said:

He hasn’t been as good as last year but I feel like you’re solely basing these thoughts on his win totals.

I realize wins mean less than ever..but 16 wins says he did something right...we didnt have anyone with 16 wins.

[Malike]

4 minutes ago, Roy Firestone said:

I realize wins mean less than ever..but 16 wins says he did something right...we didnt have anyone with 16 wins.

He pitched much better last year. He's been mediocre this year, we have mediocrity in spades. They need to do better.

[PHRESH]

I think this is a solid trade. We add a legit SP to a rotation that badly needs one for the stretch run as well as the playoffs. We get to hold on to our most prized prospects in the deal.

I can still see us adding another SP and RP.