Bryan Baker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Agrees to one-year deal Baker agreed to a one-year, $1.275 million contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baker likely didn't live up to the expectations the Rays had for him when they traded for him in July, as he put up a 4.75 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 30.1 innings while working as a setup man. He'll get another chance to redeem himself in 2026, but competition will be fierce with Griffin Jax, Garrett Cleavinger and Edwin Uceta also vying for high-leverage opportunities.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Shane McClanahan, hoping to pitch for Rays for first time since 2023, gets $3.6M, 1-year contract

Shane McClanahan, a two-time All-Star who last pitched in the major leagues in August 2023, avoided arbitration when he agreed to a $3.6 million, one-year contract with the Tampa B...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays Win AL East Title, Will Face Red Sox-Yankees Winner in NLDS

The Blue Jays roll past the Rays, 13-4, in their regular-season finale to clinch Toronto's first AL East title in a decade.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Blue Jays Win AL East Title, Will Face Red Sox-Yankees Winner in NLDS

Nick Fortes homers in the 9th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays top the Chicago Cubs 5-4

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to a season-best 7 games

Ryan Pepiot struck out six in five hitless innings and Christopher Morel had three hits and an RBI as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up first Tampa save Baker struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his third save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact Pete Fairbanks threw 22 pitches the night before and was presumably unavailable, but Griffin Jax handled the eighth inning after Mason Englert gave up Washington's only run, while Baker took care of the ninth. It was Baker's first save since being acquired by the Rays in early July, and after some initial struggles with his new team, he's posted a 1.50 ERA, 0.42 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB over 12 August innings.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Lowe homers twice and Ryan Pepiot throws 5 scoreless innings as Rays beat Nationals 4-1

Josh Lowe homered twice and drove in all four of Tampa Bay's runs as the Rays beat the Washington Nationals 4-1

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees tie it 3 times in late innings before finally beating Rays 5-4 in 11

Ryan McMahon drove in the winning run in the 11th inning with a single to deep center field, and the New York Yankees edged the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in a back-and-forth finish

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Recovers from calf issue Baker (calf) struck out one batter over a perfect inning of relief in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Baker suffered a right calf strain during his most recent appearance Saturday against the Reds, but he was able to avoid a trip to the injured list and was sharp in his return to the mound three days later. Since being acquired from the Orioles on July 10, Baker has collected two holds and has permitted six earned runs on four hits and four walks over 5.2 innings in six appearances.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from calf issue Baker (calf) struck out one batter over a perfect inning of relief in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Yankees.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday

The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays look to end 7-game road slide, play the Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays travel to the New York Yankees looking to stop a seven-game road slide

JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays aim to stop 6-game road skid, play the Reds

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to stop their six-game road skid in a matchup against the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with calf issue Baker departed Saturday's contest against the Reds due to a right calf injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays aren't sure at this point if Baker is dealing with a cramp or a strain. If the former, Baker could be back in action shortly, but he could be out for longer if he's dealing with a strain. He's set for further evaluation Sunday.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz's clutch single lifts Reds to 6-2 win over the Rays

Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to break open a tie game and the Cincinnati Reds went on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with apparent injury Saturday Baker (undisclosed) was pulled from Saturday's matchup versus Cincinnati due to an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baker entered in the seventh inning and struggled, allowing two runs on two walks and zero hits while striking out one batter. He flexed his lower right leg after his 22nd pitch and was subsequently visited by a trainer and pulled, though the Rays haven't announced a reason for his departure yet. Baker was acquired from the Orioles in a trade July 10 and picked up a hold in two of his first four appearances with Tampa Bay.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' massive draft haul from Bryan Baker trade finalized after 37th pick Now that the Baltimore Orioles have made their first round picks, their trade with the Rays that send Bryan Baker out of town is officially...

JULY 14, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles keep clearing space for something bigger with latest DFA Following the trade of Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays late last week, the impression is that the Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to h...

JULY 13, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

With 3 wins in 36 hours, O's show 'there's still time' to turn things around BALTIMORE -- When the Orioles traded right-hander Bryan Baker to the Rays in exchange for the No. 37 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on T...

JULY 12, 2025 • MLB.COM

Orioles mailbag: Bryan Baker is gone. Who could be traded next? Who could the Orioles trade next after Bryan Baker? The Baltimore Sun’s Jacob Calvin Meyer shares his thoughts.

JULY 11, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Flounders in team debut Baker (3-3) was charged with the loss and a blown in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Boston, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks in the seventh inning. He struck out one.

Impact Making his Rays debut, Baker was brought on to protect a three-run lead but floundered in the seventh frame. The 30-year-old right-hander should still act as a setup man for closer Pete Fairbanks in Tampa Bay's bullpen moving ahead, although the former has now given up seven runs in his past two outings alone. Baker is now at a 4.12 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 50:11 K:BB over 39.1 innings in 2025.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With the 1st move made, what else is in store for Rays ahead of Deadline? BOSTON -- The Rays made a move they felt they needed to make Thursday morning, acquiring reliever Bryan Baker from the Orioles to fortify th...

JULY 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Orioles trade RHP Bryan Baker to Rays for draft pick Deadspin | Orioles trade RHP Bryan Baker to Rays for draft pick

JULY 10, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Orioles trade Bryan Baker to Rays in 'step' toward selling at deadline BALTIMORE - It was an offer the Orioles thought was too good to pass up. Baltimore traded right-hand...

JULY 10, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Gunnar Henderson homers as the Orioles beat the Mets 3-1 in doubleheader opener

Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader

JULY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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