Baltimore Orioles consider trading Adley Rutschman before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles may explore trading All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman ahead of the trade deadline. Entering the All-Star break, the team sits 11.5 games out of first place in the AL East but only two games from the final Wild Card spot. The Orioles have struggled this season, highlighting issues with situational hitting and bullpen performance. Despite adding notable players like Pete Alonso, their play has fallen short. Rutschman forms a strong catching duo with rookie Samuel Basallo, who recently signed a contract extension, raising questions about Rutschman's future with the team as they seek to bolster their roster.
- •Orioles are 11.5 games back in AL East and two games out of a Wild Card spot.
- •Team has struggled mainly due to situational hitting and bullpen inconsistencies.
- •Rutschman has had a slight regression in performance since 2024.
- •Baltimore has strong catching depth with Rutschman and Basallo.
- •Trade discussions could involve interested teams like the Yankees and Pirates.
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"To say that the Baltimore Orioles have struggled this year would be an understatement. The organization had its most productive […]
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