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Orioles consider future with Tyler O’Neill amid struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Orioles consider future with Tyler O’Neill amid struggles

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles are facing a decision regarding outfielder Tyler O’Neill as the trade deadline approaches on August 3. O’Neill, who is in the second year of a three-year, $49.5 million contract, has struggled significantly, batting just.183 in 2026 and committing a costly error in a recent game against the Dodgers. His performance raises concerns, as he has not provided the expected power and is blocking younger players. Options for the Orioles include keeping O’Neill until the end of his contract or seeking a trade, with teams like the Colorado Rockies potentially interested.

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•Tyler O’Neill signed a three-year, $49.5 million contract with the Orioles.
•He has a.183 batting average and.544 OPS this season.
•O’Neill's recent error contributed to a loss against the Dodgers.
•The trade deadline is August 3, prompting decision-making on his future.
•Orioles may consider trading him to clear space for younger players.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — It’s Time for the Orioles to Move On From Tyler O’Neill

What they're saying

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A few years ago, if you told Baltimore fans that they would sign outfielder Tyler O’Neill, they would have thought you were dreaming. In 2021, O’Neill was a Gold Glover and finished eighth in the MVP voting. Now, just in his second year with the team, the three-year, $49.5 million contract looks like a complete […] The post It’s Time for the Orioles to Move On From Tyler O’Neill appeared first on The Lead.
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