{"id":65095,"date":"2025-07-01T01:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T01:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=65095"},"modified":"2025-07-01T01:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T01:18:10","slug":"update-insider-say-orioles-could-shake-up-trade-deadline-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=65095","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Insider Say Orioles Could Shake Up Trade Deadline Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Baltimore Orioles might be buried in the standings, but don\u2019t be fooled \u2014 they could hold the keys to the 2025 MLB trade deadline.<\/p>\n

Despite a 35-47 record that places them 11.5 games behind the AL East-leading New York Yankees, insiders believe Baltimore could become the most impactful team on the market.<\/p>\n

According to MLB.com\u2019s Mark Feinsand, multiple league executives say no seller has the kind of talent the Orioles are holding, and if they decide to move those pieces, the ripple effects could be massive.<\/p>\n

Why Executives Are Watching Baltimore Closely<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Orioles\u2019 season has fallen short of expectations after entering 2025 as a perceived playoff lock.<\/p>\n

Injuries, inconsistency, and one of baseball\u2019s most demanding schedules have derailed their early momentum, leaving\u00a0GM Mike Elias in a precarious position.<\/p>\n

Still, Elias isn\u2019t rushing to a decision. \u201cWe\u2019re not committed to a path yet,\u201d\u00a0he told reporters, adding that the front office is preparing for both a buying and selling scenario.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to keep giving this team a chance\u2026 but we\u2019re going to have to ultimately make a decision at some point in July.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The league is watching and waiting. As one NL executive told Feinsand, \u201cIt\u2019s not very close. The Orioles players on expiring contracts represent a better collection of talent than the other current likely sellers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Names That Could Headline the Deadline<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Baltimore\u2019s list of potential trade chips is as deep as diverse. On the offensive side, outfielders\u00a0Cedric Mullins\u00a0and\u00a0Ram\u00f3n Laureano\u00a0could be game-changing additions for contenders needing speed and defense. First baseman\u00a0Ryan O\u2019Hearn\u2014named by Bleacher Report as 2025\u2019s biggest surprise\u2014is hitting well enough to draw serious interest.<\/p>\n

On the mound, there\u2019s no shortage of intrigue.\u00a0Zach Eflin\u00a0($18 million salary),\u00a0Tomoyuki Sugano\u00a0($13 million), and\u00a0Charlie Morton\u00a0($15 million) headline a trio of veteran starters who could immediately bolster playoff rotations. Catcher\u00a0Gary S\u00e1nchez and others also offer intriguing short-term value.<\/p>\n

However, their flexibility makes the Orioles even more potent in this market. Elias confirmed that ownership is willing to absorb salary in trades to boost the return \u2014 a rare move that could make Baltimore a top destination for teams looking to buy without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

Playing the Waiting Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fangraphs currently gives Baltimore just a 3.7%\u00a0chance of reaching the postseason.<\/p>\n

Their upcoming schedule \u2014 featuring the Rays, Rangers, Guardians, and Blue Jays \u2014 offers little room for error.<\/p>\n

Selling becomes the likely outcome if the team doesn\u2019t rattle off a few series wins in early July.<\/p>\n

Even so, Elias has left the door open for creative alternatives.<\/p>\n

Teams like the Pirates and Cubs resisted full sell-offs last year and instead added controllable pieces.<\/p>\n

Baltimore could explore a similar path, especially with the financial flexibility to retain salary or absorb a contract in a buy-side deal.<\/p>\n

Names like Sandy Alcantara, Mitch Keller, Bryan Reynolds, and Jarren Duran \u2014 all controllable beyond this year \u2014 have been floated in league circles. The Orioles have the prospect depth and payroll space to enter any of those conversations, whether buying or repositioning for 2026.<\/p>\n

A Glimpse Into the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just about the deadline, either. Elias gave confidence to interim manager Tony Mansolino, who has led the team to a 20-18 record\u00a0since replacing Brandon Hyde. He also hinted that top catching prospect Samuel Basallo could debut later this season, despite needing continued development behind the plate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bat is more ready than the catching,\u201d Elias admitted. \u201cBut some of that will be developing in the majors.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether Basallo\u2019s debut happens before or after the deadline may depend on how aggressive the Orioles get in reshaping the roster. With Adley Rutschman and Maverick Handley both banged up, the team is thin behind the plate and more willing to accelerate a call-up than previously indicated.<\/p>\n

Final Countdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With the deadline set for July 31, Baltimore\u2019s next few weeks will be pivotal. The roster, the clubhouse, and maybe even the playoff race could look a lot different depending on which road Elias chooses.<\/p>\n

But make no mistake \u2014 even sitting in fifth place, the Orioles might be the most critical team in baseball this July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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