Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for three pitchers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles have traded outfielder Taylor Ward to the Seattle Mariners. The deal includes pitchers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore, and Harrison Kreiling. Ward, who has struggled with home runs and defense, was considered a likely candidate for trade. The Orioles are expected to explore improved defensive alignments in their outfield following this move.
- •Ward was traded on August 3, 2026.
- •The Orioles received Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore, and Harrison Kreiling.
- •Ward had a.383 on-base percentage this season.
- •The deal trades away a team leader in WAR.
- •None of the pitchers acquired were ranked in prospect lists.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Impact Of Taylor Ward's Trade To Mariners Following MLB Deadline
- 10:06 PMThe Seattle Times — Live: MLB trade deadline: Mariners appear to stay pat after Taylor Ward trade - seattletimes.com
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners trade Hoppe, receive Orioles’ Taylor Ward
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for three players
- 4:28 PMThebanner.com — Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for 3 pitchers - The Baltimore Banner
"The frenzy has begun — and the Mariners have made their first move of deadline day, acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward from the Orioles.
"The Mariners aren’t letting this year’s trade deadline slip by without making a few moves of their own.
"The Baltimore Orioles traded outfielder Taylor Ward to the Seattle Mariners at the MLB trade deadline.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:28 PMFantasy Baseball Impact Of Taylor Ward's Trade To Mariners Following MLB Deadline
The Baltimore Orioles traded outfielder Taylor Ward to the Seattle Mariners at the MLB trade deadline.
- The Seattle TimesAug 3, 2026, 10:06 PMLive: MLB trade deadline: Mariners appear to stay pat after Taylor Ward trade - seattletimes.com
The frenzy has begun — and the Mariners have made their first move of deadline day, acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward from the Orioles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:06 PMMariners trade Hoppe, receive Orioles’ Taylor Ward
The Mariners aren’t letting this year’s trade deadline slip by without making a few moves of their own.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:45 PMOrioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for three players
The first Orioles trade of the day is done. It may not be the last.
- Thebanner.comAug 3, 2026, 4:28 PMOrioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for 3 pitchers - The Baltimore Banner
Ward has walked a career-high 87 times, but has notched only seven homers.
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