Orioles pay a steep price to acquire former All-Star pitcher from Marlins

Rogers has shown signs of being a frontline starter after making an All-Star appearance in 2021 by going 7-8 with a 2.64 ERA over 133 innings pitched. He has yet to replicate that success since then, posting a 5-13 record with a 5.26 ERA in 27 games over the last two seasons.

After making only four starts in 2023 due to a bicep strain, Rogers is currently 2-9 with a 4.53 ERA in 105.1 innings pitched but has shown signs of improvement by allowing two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts for the Marlins. 

With starting pitching in high demand at the deadline, the Orioles had to part ways with two promising pieces to acquire the 26-year-old pitcher who is under team control for two more seasons.

Norby was the fifth-ranked prospect in the Orioles' loaded farm system and made his MLB debut earlier this season. 

The 24-year-old slashed .297/.389/.519 with 16 home runs and 57 RBI in 80 games in Triple-A. Norby figures to be penciled into the Marlins lineup as they continue their almost annual fire sale.

Stowers is another player with a lot of promise. In 50 Triple-A games this season, the 26-year-old is slashing .240/.322/.555 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI. 

Making 67 appearances in the majors over the last three seasons, Stowers has four home runs and 20 RBI while playing sparingly for the Orioles. He will also likely see a big increase in playing time with the Marlins. 

While Norby and Stowers are highly regarded, the Orioles acquired two starting pitchers who should be able to help their chances at a deep postseason run without giving up any of their premium prospects thanks to one of baseball's deepest farm systems.