Michael

Forret

Forret heads back to Baltimore after being sent to Tampa Bay a couple months earlier in the Shane Baz trade. Clearly, the Orioles felt comfortable bringing him back in exchange for Well, who has found success since converting to a full-time reliever.

Forret, 21, was ranked as the 11th best prospect in the Orioles’ organization according to MLB Pipeline. A 14th round selection from the 2023 draft class, Forret posted a scintillating 1.58 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and a 91/21 K/BB ratio over 74 innings in 19 appearances (18 starts) between High-A Aberdeen and Double-A Chesapeake in 2025. There’s a whole lot to like about this right-hander and he could wind up making an impact in the big leagues sooner rather than later.

In return, the Rays will receive a package of minor league players that includes outfielders Slater de Brun and Austin Overn, catcher Caden Bodine and right-hander Michael Forret as well as a Competitive Balance Round A pick. The deal is still pending medicals. Baz posted a disappointing 4.87 ERA over 166 1/3 innings in 2025 despite a strong 24.8 strikeout rate. He represents a major upgrade to the Orioles’ rotation mix.