The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to the best start in Major League Baseball this season with a 14-4 record. They just swept the New York Mets in a three-game series, are off on Thursday, and will hit the road for a three-game weekend series with the Colorado Rockies on Friday.
Per MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott from the Baltimore Orioles. McDermott was DFA’d by Baltimore last week, and per Jack Harris, who covers the Dodgers, Chayce McDermott will join the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, Oklahoma City.
GettyBALTIMORE, MD – MAY 14: Chayce McDermott #59 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on after giving up a two run homer to Trevor Larnach #9 of the Minnesota Twins during game two of a doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Dodgers Trade for Chayce McDermott on Thursday
Chayce McDermott made his Major League Baseball debut in 2024 with the Orioles, and pitched four innings, but surrendered three earned runs.
Per the Dodgers’ official team announcement, the Orioles are receiving RHP Axel Perez as the return pitcher in the trade.
A standout starter at Ball State, McDermott was drafted in the fourth round of the MLB draft in 2021 by the Houston Astros.
The 27-year-old has amassed 409 total innings in the minors over parts of the last six seasons. He has a career 4.38 ERA in the minors with 568 strikeouts. He has experience as both a starter and a reliever.
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It’s not a blockbuster trade by any means, but the MLB trade between the Dodgers and Orioles is already picking up some reactions across social media:
@billplunkettocr: #Dodgers made another minor-league trade. Acquired RHP Chayce McDermott from the Orioles in exchange for RHP Axel Perez. McDermott goes to Triple-A OKC
Los Angeles Dodgers Trade for Orioles’ Right-Handed Pitcher