Slater

de Brun

The 18-year-old outfielder was a first round selection (37th overall) from this past June’s draft and has yet to play in a minor league game. He commanded a $4 million signing bonus, which was substantially higher than the $2.63 million allocated for the 37th pick in the draft. He’s a burner on the basepaths that projects as a player that will hit for a high batting average while playing quality defense in center field, though there are legitimate questions about his power potential.

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.

Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reports that the signing bonus is $4 million, which is significantly higher than the $2.63 million allocated to the 37th pick. The 18-year-old has speed that grades close to the top of the scales, and he’s viewed as a hitter who has a chance to hit for a high average from the left side while playing quality defense. There’s some power questions, but as a player who doesn’t turn 19 until next June, there’s time for that to develop.