The Baltimore Orioles are navigating a tricky free agency period with two of their standout stars, Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander, becoming free agents.

It’s a tantalizing but daunting moment for the Orioles as they face the real possibility of losing both key players.

The likely priority, if it boils down to choosing just one, would be retaining ace pitcher Burnes. Santander, meanwhile, might find himself donning a different uniform, considering he’s fresh off the best season of his career.

What’s at stake if Santander moves on? Quite a bit, especially if he lands within the Orioles’ own division.

Losing him to a divisional rival could be painful, and rumors suggest the Toronto Blue Jays might be a suitor. They’ve shown a serious interest in pursuing Juan Soto, but should they falter in that pursuit, Santander could swiftly become their next target.

The Blue Jays already boast a formidable lineup featuring the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, and adding Santander’s 44 home runs from his recent All-Star season could supercharge their offense.

Santander’s potential impact in Toronto would indeed make life tougher for Baltimore every time these divisional rivals meet.

Imagine the havoc he’d wreak in a lineup that’s only waiting for Bichette to bounce back and Guerrero to maintain his impressive .940 OPS from last season.

The Orioles will need to keep a close watch on Toronto as they could become a major contender to acquire one of Baltimore’s top home run hitters. It’s an offseason subplot that Orioles fans will watch with bated breath, hoping that if Santander does move, it’s far away from the AL East.