In return for Bourn, the Orioles are sending minor league outfielder Jason Heinrich, a fifth-round pick in 2015, to the Diamondbacks. He hit.261 with 13 steals in 89 games and four defensive runs saved in center field.
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The 33-year-old Bourn is having a modest bounce-back season in 2016. Bourn is not a huge addition by any means, but should provide depth to an outfield that has seen rookie Joey Rickard go down due to injury.
With center fielder Adam Jones (hamstring) still sidelined and a dismal 15 stolen bases on the year, the Orioles can use Bourn on the basepaths and versus left-handed pitchers, against whom he owns a.348 batting average this season.
“Wednesday is the final day players can be acquired via trades if they”re passed through or claimed off waivers and still be eligible to play for a team in the postseason.
Bourn does not shift the needle in Baltimore’s favor for the American League East and wild card races, but he’s a veteran player who has been on multiple playoff teams in the past.
A career.244 hitter over eight big league seasons, Stubbs slashed.259/.343/.414 in 39 games with the Braves and Rangers this year.
FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles are attempting to trade for Michael Bourn. Lobstein’s stint with the O’s didn’t last long, however as the team designated him for assignment once they successfully acquired Stubbs.
“At this time of year, there’s a lot of players moving around with the deadline”, Duquette said.
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The Orioles said they are hoping Lobstein clears waivers and rejoins the club. In addition, the team will not have to get rid of anyone on their 25-man roster as a corresponding move since rosters expand to a limit of 40 on September 1. You’re trying to acquire players to add to your club but also get your roster in order so you can make the right choices if you’re successful and get into the playoffs.
