With the lull in trade rumors during the MLB All-Star break, this week often serves as the last time that insiders can put on their GM hats with the hopes of finding a trade that works for two teams. Given their disappointment this season, the Baltimore Orioles likely will be at the center of most of the trade talk in the coming weeks, as contenders look to poach from a roster that has disappointed since Opening Day.
The dread that has plagued the Orioles' 2025 season has led to many fans hoping that general manager Mike Elias is shown the door at the end of the season, and if the team makes the latest trade suggested by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, they may get to their wish.