O's acquire RHP Zach Eflin, ship 3 minor leaguers to Rays

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The American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles bolstered their starting rotation on Friday, acquiring veteran right-hander Zach Eflin and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays.

In exchange, the Rays received three minor leaguers: right-hander Jackson Baumeister, outfielder Matthew Etzel and infielder/outfielder Mac Horvath.

Eflin, 30, is 5-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 19