Orioles aim to be buyers before trade deadline, Angels in flux
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, the Orioles indicate they will be buyers, despite being six games under.500. President of baseball operations Mike Elias stated the team is preparing for a competitive push in 2026, noting the peculiar standings with many teams close in contention. Conversely, the Angels are reevaluating their strategy after recently appointing John Mozeliak as their new leader, with potential trade pieces like Mike Trout and Jo Adell. Mozeliak has yet to finalize a trade strategy, leaving the Angels' direction uncertain.
- •Orioles are 2.5 games out of a wild-card spot.
- •Elias expressed intentions for aggressive trades if conditions permit.
- •Angels fired GM Perry Minasian and appointed John Mozeliak.
- •Trade decisions for the Angels will consider several key players.
- •Mozeliak has not committed to a clear trade strategy yet.
- 4:05 PMCBS MLB — MLB rumors: Orioles 'going for it,' plus how new Angels leadership will handle the trade deadline
"Here are the latest news and rumors from MLB with the trade deadline just more than a month away
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