The Detroit Tigers designated for assignment backup catcher Jake Rogers to clear a roster spot for Javier Báez on Tuesday, July 28.

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have traded veteran catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers will receive minor-league right-hander Zane Barnhart, who has been assigned to Double-A Erie.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. The Tigers designated Rogers for assignment earlier in the week, and it wasn't a huge surprise Baltimore was interested.

The Tigers designated longtime catcher Jake Rogers for assignment. Head to MLB Trade Rumors to get more details.

The Detroit Tigers are breaking apart, bit by bit; backup catcher Jake Rogers perhaps giving way to franchise icon Tarik Skubal.

DETROIT — Jake Rogers has published a farewell to the organization he has called home for nearly a decade. Rogers was designated for assignment on Tuesday when the Detroit Tigers reinstated Javier Baez from the injured list.

The Orioles aren’t done trying to compensate for injuries to both of their catchers. They made another move this afternoon, acquiring catcher Jake Rogers from the Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

With Jake Rogers designated for assignment by the Tigers, the final score can be tallied on one of the biggest trades in team history.

The Detroit Tigers are parting ways with longtime catcher Jake Rogers. Rogers was designated for assignment on Tuesday to create a spot for the return of infielder/outfielder Javier Baez. Eduardo Valencia will be the Tigers’ new backup catcher behind starter Dillon Dingler.