Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for three pitchers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:45 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.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for three players
"The first Orioles trade of the day is done. It may not be the last.
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