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The Orioles acquired Forret from the Rays on Monday in exchange for right-hander Tyler Wells, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Forret makes his way back to Baltimore after being drafted by the Orioles back in 2023. The 22-year-old was dealt to Tampa Bay over the offseason along with three other prospects in the trade that sent Shane Baz to Baltimore. At Triple-A Durham this season, Forret posted a 4.89 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB through 38.2 innings. The young right-hander will most likely join Triple-A Norfolk in his return to the Orioles organization.
The Rays acquired Forret, Slater de Brun, Caden Bodine, Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for Shane Baz, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Forret began the 2025 season at High-A Aberdeen and finished it at Double-A Chesapeake, holding a sparkling 1.58 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 91:21 K:BB over 74 innings between the two stops. The right-hander will be heading into his age-22 season and is likely to begin the year at Double-A Montgomery.
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Orioles' Michael Forret: Promoted to Double-A
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Forret was promoted to Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Forret will make a much-deserved jump to Double-A after registering a 1.51 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 76 strikeouts over 59.2 innings in 16 appearances, including 15 starts, with High-A Aberdeen this season. The 21-year-old will now look to continue his impressive campaign with Chesapeake.
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Orioles' Michael Forret: Thriving since IL return
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Forret (back) has allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out 14 batters over 12 innings in his four starts for High-A Aberdeen since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list June 4.
The 21-year-old right-hander missed all of May due to a back issue, but he's quickly returned to form since being activated from the IL. Over nine total starts with Aberdeen this season, Forret owns a 1.34 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 43:10 K:BB in 33.2 innings. Forret may not be far away from earning a promotion to Double-A Chesapeake.
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Orioles' Michael Forret: Leaves start with back issue
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Forret was removed Tuesday from his start with High-A Aberdeen due to low-back discomfort, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. He struck out three and allowed two earned runs on one hit and one walk in two innings prior to exiting.
One of Baltimore's top lower-level pitching prospects, Forret can be viewed as day-to-day but could require a stint on Aberdeen's 7-day injured list if he's unable to make his next turn through the rotation. The 21-year-old righty had entered Tuesday's outing with a 0.92 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB in 19.2 innings through his first four starts of the season.
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Orioles' Michael Forret: Strong start at High-A
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Forret struck out five while allowing two hits and two walks across 4.2 scoreless innings in his season debut for High-A Aberdeen on Saturday.
There was an incorrect report that Forret was headed to Double-A, but he still needs to put in more work at the High-A level. Forret had a 4.35 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 75:29 K:BB in 60 innings at High-A last year.
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Orioles' Michael Forret: Pushed to Double-A
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Forret will begin the season with Double-A Chesapeake, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline reports.
Forret, who turns 21 this week, built up to 99.2 innings in 2024 across Single-A and High-A, and he'll be one of the younger starters at Double-A this year. At 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, Forret has some projection remaining and he was already touching 97 mph with his fastball last season while sitting 93-95 mph. He'll be in a loaded Baysox rotation that also features Nestor German and Zach Fruit, among others.
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