Taylor Ward

Taylor Ward and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed on a $12.17 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Ward is primed for his first season in Baltimore after being traded from the Angels for Grayson Rodriguez. Ward, alongside Pete Alonso, will look to bring a spark back into the Orioles lineup.

Taylor Ward has been dealt to the Orioles in exchange for right-handed starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez.

Fantasy Impact

The Orioles needed some pop in their outfield, and they've acquired it. Ward, an Angel since making his MLB debut back in 2018, is coming off a career-best season that saw him smash 36 home runs with 103 RBI. It's a bit surprising that the Orioles were willing to move former top-pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez, even though he did miss all of 2025 due to injury. Rodriguez won 13 games with a 3.86 ERA during a modest breakout season in 2024, and the Angels are obviously hoping he can reassert himself in 2026.

Taylor Ward went 1-for-4 in the win over the Royals, driving in one run with a home run and scoring once.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Ward now has 36 home runs and 103 RBI this season, contributing to a .228 batting average across 154 games. Ward is hitting .370 with five home runs over his last seven games.

Taylor Ward went 1-for-3 in the win over the Rockies, driving in one run with a home run while scoring once himself.

Fantasy Impact

The 31-year-old has heated up at the plate, posting a 1.062 OPS with four home runs and four RBI over his last seven games for the Angels. After yesterday’s win, Ward’s season stats include a .228 batting average, 101 RBI, and 34 home runs across 151 games.

Taylor Ward went 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, and two runs scored in the loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

After today's performance, Ward has a .225 batting average with 33 home runs and 100 RBI across 148 games this season. Ward is hitting .241 with four runs scored over his last seven games.