MLB insider doubles down on bold Orioles prediction that could easily crumble

Athletics v Baltimore Orioles | G Fiume/GettyImages Ken Rosenthal is sticking to his guns. The longtime MLB insider recently wrote a column for The Athletic (subscription required) in which he was focused on four teams who might be primed for success in 2026. The Baltimore Orioles were among those listed — which is a good thing — but in it, Rosenthal doubled down on the notion that he believes Adley Rutchsman will not be traded this offseason. Quite frankly, that's becoming harder and harder to believe.

Rosenthal makes the point, and it's a good one, that Rutschman's defensive acumen and Samuel Basallo's uncertainty behind the plate could force Baltimore to hang on to their former top pick.…