Hey everyone, Russ Dorsey here, bringing you the latest scoop as the trade deadline looms just seven weeks away. Let’s talk about the Baltimore Orioles. They’re currently sitting pretty in second place in the AL East, boasting an MVP-caliber player in Gunnar Henderson and a solid starting rotation led by Corby Burns.
After losing star closer Felix Bautista to injury last season, they’ve turned to Craig Kimbrel to fill the closer role, but if they’re serious about a deep postseason run, they might need to explore better options for the ninth inning.
One potential target could be Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals if they decide to sell. Despite losing some key players, the Orioles still have the top farm system in MLB. Even with graduates like Colton Cowser, Jordan Westberg, Adley Rutschman, and Gunnar Henderson, they’re stacked with talent like Jackson Holiday, Kad Connor, Norby, and Kobe Mayo, giving them the potential to make a splash in the trade market
While they’re unlikely to part with a talent like Jackson Holiday, they could package some prospects for the right deal to bolster their chances of a deep postseason run. It’s a calculated risk, but with only nine players on the field, not every prospect will make it to the big leagues with the Orioles.
They’re in a strong position, playing solid baseball and armed with the prospect capital to make a significant move. A well-executed trade could be the difference between an early playoff exit and a memorable October run.
