Orioles consider trade deadline strategy as season progresses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles, currently 34-39, face a decision before the trade deadline in about six weeks. After a mixed start to the season, the team finds itself just 2.5 games out of contention. General Manager Mike Elias's history of trading away players even after signs of improvement complicates the decision. Fan surveys are being conducted to gauge whether supporters expect the team to become buyers or sellers this year.
- •Orioles hold a 34-39 record as of June 16, 2026.
- •Team is 2.5 games behind in the standings.
- •Mike Elias has a history of trading players at the deadline.
- •Fan surveys are underway to determine team sentiment on buying or selling.
- •Trade deadline is approximately six weeks away.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Orioles going to end up as trade deadline buyers or sellers?
"There’s about six weeks left for the Orioles to decide what they are.
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