Fansided · Aug 10, 2019
Baltimore Orioles: Jonathan Villar’s Steady Play Since The Deadline
Since the trade deadline, Jonathan Villar has been a steady force in the Baltimore Orioles lineup.
Many believed the Baltimore Orioles would be active at the 2019 trade deadline as Mike Elias and his team continue to evaluate what they have in the organization and add players who bring value. Instead, the Orioles remained quiet, sending Andrew Cashner to Boston a few days before the deadline and acquiring some cash from Philadelphia for starting pitcher Dan Straily, who was pitching well for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides after a disastrous stint at the major league level (that’s putting it nicely).