Orioles Reportedly Focusing On Expiring Contracts To Not Jeopardize Future
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The Baltimore Orioles are in last place in the American League and well out of contention to return to the playoffs. The O's have reportedly set their focus on their expiring contracts this trade season as they look to rebound next year, per MLB Network Radio.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias told the network that the team is focusing on its rental options rather than its controllable assets.
BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 13: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles takes a swing during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 13, 2025 in Baltimore,...
BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 13: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles takes a swing during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 13, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. More
Photo byThe Orioles have a couple of arms and bats that will be up on contenders' minds as July comes to a close. Oufielder Cedric Mullins and All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn are the two most valuable hitters that the team can trade, given the restrictions that Elias has given himself.
O'Hearn has had a resurgent season and earned the nod as the starting designated hitter for the American League in the All-Star Game last week. O'Hearn was hitting .282 with 12 home runs entering Monday and is on track to set career highs in multiple offensive categories.
Mullins started the season off with a scorching March and April but cooled off significantly before seeing a small spike in production during July. Mullins has smacked 13 home runs this season and was looking to break the 30-homer mark for the first time since his breakout 2021 season. Mullins' defense is one of his bigger assets, and with contenders looking for outfielders, he could be on his way out of town before the trade deadline.
Along with starters Charlie Morton and Zach Eflin, the Orioles have plenty of rental players at their disposal to trade off and retool for next season.
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