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.

Catcher Jake Rogers will be in uniform tonight when the Orioles begin a three-game series against the Phillies at Camden Yards. Rogers was acquired from the Tigers yesterday for Double-A pitcher Zane Barnhart.

The Tigers will likely work to find a trade partner for Rogers before he gets to the waiver wire.

The Tigers have navigated losing Jake Rogers, gaining Javier Baez and earning a signature win as the trade deadline looms.

DETROIT — 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.

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter shared a message after the team designated teammate Jake Rogers for assignment on Tuesday.

The well liked veteran catcher finally saw even his defensive numbers decline in 2026.

Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is three days away, and what the Orioles will do remains a mystery. Entering Friday, the Orioles are below .500 at 53-56, yet they’re somehow only 2 1/2 games back of a wild-card spot in the mediocre American League.