Tigers trade catcher Jake Rogers to Orioles for Zane Barnhart
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles on July 30, 2026, in exchange for minor-league pitcher Zane Barnhart. This move follows Rogers being designated for assignment just two days earlier to make room for Javier Báez. Barnhart, a product of Hillsdale College, will report to Double-A Erie after posting a 4.05 ERA in 40 innings this season. Rogers struggled offensively in 2026, leading to his departure after six seasons with the Tigers, during which he saw significant playing time despite a decline in performance.
- •Jake Rogers traded to Orioles for Zane Barnhart
- •Rogers designated for assignment on July 28, 2026
- •Barnhart reports to Double-A Erie
- •Rogers struggled with a.567 OPS in 2026
- •Rogers concludes a six-year tenure with the Tigers
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers trade Jake Rogers to Orioles for minor-league pitcher
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers trade Jake Rogers for minor-league reliever from Hillsdale
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Trade Jake Rogers
"The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Jake Rogers to Baltimore for minor-league reliever Zane Barnhart, who will report to Double-A Erie.
"The Tigers have acquired right-hander Zane Barnhart, who will report to Double-A Erie. Barnhart is an alum of Hillsdale College.
"The Detroit Tigers have traded DFA'd catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:41 PMTigers trade Jake Rogers to Orioles for minor-league pitcher
The Tigers have acquired right-hander Zane Barnhart, who will report to Double-A Erie. Barnhart is an alum of Hillsdale College.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:37 PMTigers trade Jake Rogers for minor-league reliever from Hillsdale
The Detroit Tigers have traded DFA'd catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:35 PMDetroit Tigers Trade Jake Rogers
The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Jake Rogers to Baltimore for minor-league reliever Zane Barnhart, who will report to Double-A Erie.
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