Orioles seek trade targets amid playoff push possibilities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, the Baltimore Orioles are exploring potential acquisitions to bolster their postseason chances. Despite a recent 3-5 record since GM Mike Elias declared the team as buyers, the Orioles continue to struggle with pitching, ranking 22nd in ERA at 4.39. Elias will weigh franchise needs against aggressive moves to improve the team’s playoff prospects, especially after failing in recent seasons. Aroldis Chapman has emerged as a top target, having shown resilience and performance improvement at 38 years old, making him a viable option for a team looking to enhance its bullpen depth before the trade deadline.
- •Orioles have a 3-5 record since the buyer declaration by GM Mike Elias.
- •Team ranks 22nd in MLB with a 4.39 ERA this season.
- •Aroldis Chapman is identified as a key target for trade.
- •Orioles aim for their first playoff win since 2014.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Which Players Should the Orioles Target at the MLB Trade Deadline?
"The All-Star break is creeping up, and America just celebrated its 250th birthday. While most people are embracing the heat and warm months, the Orioles have not. Since GM Mike Elias said the team would be buyers before the upcoming trade deadline on Aug. 3, the team has gone just 3-5 and continues to foil […] The post Which Players Should the Orioles Target at the MLB Trade Deadline? appeared first on The Lead.
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