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In exchange for pitcher Zach Eflin, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired three minor league players from the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend, including Matthew Etzel, a former star of Clear Creek. Among the more impressive 2023 MLB Draft picks, Etzel was promoted to Double-A Bowie earlier this summer.
Matthew Etzel, a former star at Clear Creek, was involved in a big transaction over the weekend involving the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles. Pitcher Zach Eflin was acquired from the Rays in a trade that also included two additional minor league prospects from the Orioles.
Since being taken in the 2023 MLB Draft, Etzel has been creating waves, and he was just promoted up to Double-A Bowie earlier this summer. He showed remarkable promise as a player and was generally considered a steal of the selection.
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Both clubs are looking to improve their squads in this deal. The Orioles are trying to add pitching depth, while the Rays are hoping to add young, promising talent like Etzel.
Etzel’s meteoric rise from minor league baseball to the major leagues is an ongoing tribute to his perseverance and talent. Fans of the sport are watching his rise through the minor leagues with bated breath, hoping he makes a lasting impact.
Keep checking back for additional information about Matthew Etzel’s career as he makes his way through the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league system.