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One of the most sought-after power hitters on the free-agent market has found a new team. Baltimore Orioles’ slugger Ryan O’Hearn has been traded to the San Diego Padres along with Ramon Laureano, according to multiple reports. The details of what Baltimore will receive in return have yet to be disclosed.

O’Hearn, 31, is having the best season of his career so far. The designated hitter and slugger is batting .284/.375/.452 with 12 home runs, an effort that earned him his first All-Star selection in July. He started in the American League’s All-Star game and posted a 2-for-2 performance against the National League.

O’Hearn’s journey to this success has been notable. After a strong rookie season with the Kansas City Royals in 2018, his performance declined sharply, batting just .262/.353/.597 over 44 games, and then dropping to .211/.282/.351 over the next four seasons, putting his major league future in doubt.

However, the 2023 trade to the Orioles revitalized his career. Used mostly as a platoon player, O’Hearn hit .275/.329/.450 during his first two seasons in Baltimore. His power numbers might have been even better if not for the taller outfield wall the Orioles erected in 2024.

While O’Hearn has not been the headline player in this year’s trade market—names like Eugenio Suarez, Josh Naylor, and Luis Robert Jr. have garnered more attention—among them, only Suarez has a better Weighted Runs Created Plus (WRC+) in 2025. This suggests O’Hearn could be a valuable, underrated acquisition for the Padres.

If O’Hearn continues his strong performance with San Diego, he stands to benefit significantly. He will become a free agent at the end of this season and could command a lucrative contract if he thrives on a national platform.

Fan Take: This trade is a big deal for baseball fans because it brings a powerful hitter to a team hungry for offensive firepower. O’Hearn’s ability to bounce back and shine in a new environment could inspire more teams to give overlooked players another chance, adding fresh excitement to the sport.