Orioles GM considers trade options including Adley Rutschman before deadline
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias states he remains open-minded about trades leading up to the August 3 deadline. Adley Rutschman, a three-time All-Star catcher, could be on the move as the Orioles sit 2.5 games out of a wild card spot. Rutschman is currently on the injured list with left wrist inflammation but is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. The team has struggled defensively and failed to maintain consistent performance. Elias highlighted the uncertainty of the current trade situation, describing it as a 'strange limbo zone.'
- •Mike Elias open to trades as team struggles
- •Rutschman on the injured list, soon to start rehab
- •Orioles are 53-56, 2.5 games out of playoffs
- •Rogers, Ward, and Cowser noted as trade candidates
- •Orioles approach a crucial series against the Phillies
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Adley Rutschman trade rumors: Will Orioles deal catcher at the MLB deadline?
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — 3 reasons why Orioles might trade Adley Rutschman by 2026 MLB deadline
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles GM 'open-minded' as trade deadline looms. That includes Adley Rutschman.
"Adley Rutschman, now a three-time All-Star, has emerged as a trade candidate as the Orioles’ run of uneven play has stretched on for three seasons.
"Adley Rutschman's time in Baltimore might be coming to an end this summer.
"Is Adley Rutschman getting traded by the Orioles to another AL East team?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:17 AMAdley Rutschman trade rumors: Will Orioles deal catcher at the MLB deadline?
Is Adley Rutschman getting traded by the Orioles to another AL East team?
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:18 PM3 reasons why Orioles might trade Adley Rutschman by 2026 MLB deadline
Adley Rutschman's time in Baltimore might be coming to an end this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:50 PMOrioles GM 'open-minded' as trade deadline looms. That includes Adley Rutschman.
Adley Rutschman, now a three-time All-Star, has emerged as a trade candidate as the Orioles’ run of uneven play has stretched on for three seasons.
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