The Baltimore Orioles continued reshaping their roster Monday, acquiring right‑handed pitcher Alex Hoppe and minor league right‑handers Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward. The deal delivers Baltimore a trio of pitching options at varying stages of development while Seattle adds a veteran bat to bolster its lineup.
Hoppe Brings Major League Experience and Strikeout Ability
Hoppe, 27, has appeared in 24 games for Seattle this season, posting a 5.79 ERA across 28 innings with 34 strikeouts and 11 walks. Despite the elevated ERA, he has shown flashes of effectiveness, allowing just two home runs and holding opponents to 27 hits. Hoppe also logged a 2.65 ERA in 15 appearances for Triple‑A Tacoma, striking out 17 in 17 innings.
The Davenport, Iowa native made his major league debut April 27 and was acquired by Seattle from Boston last November. A sixth‑round pick by the Red Sox in 2022 out of UNC Greensboro, Hoppe has not yet reported to Baltimore.
Moore Adds Upper-Minors Relief Depth
Moore, 26, has split the season between High‑A Everett and Double‑A Arkansas, recording a 3.72 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 38.2 innings. He has converted four saves and allowed just 23 hits, holding opponents to a .165 average. Moore was selected in the seventh round of the 2024 draft out of Oregon and entered the season ranked No. 24 in Seattle’s system by Baseball America.
Kreiling Shows Promise in Early Professional Action
Kreiling, 24, has impressed in limited work during his first professional season, posting a 1.69 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 10.2 innings across four starts between the ACL Mariners and Single‑A Inland Empire. The Omaha native was selected in the 17th round of the 2024 draft out of the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Ward Heads to Seattle After Productive Season in Baltimore
Ward, 32, departs Baltimore after hitting .246/.383/.346 with 20 doubles, seven home runs, 64 runs, and 87 walks in 111 games this season. His on‑base ability and plate discipline were standout traits, as he ranked among the league leaders in walk rate.
