Orioles-Blue Jays series preview: First place vs last place

The Orioles and Blue Jays kick off a four-game series today with a doubleheader that includes a makeup game from the May 14th rainout. These are two teams on different paths. The Orioles have already traded for a relief pitcher and a starting pitcher to solidify the team down the playoff stretch. And the Blue Jays, mired in last place in the division, have started trading away players with an eye toward the future.

So far the Blue Jays have traded Yimi Garcia to the Mariners, Nate Pearson to the Cubs, and Danny Jansen to the Red Sox. They’ve received a variety of prospects in return. And they might not be done unloading.

Even with the roster turmoil, the Blue Jays are coming to town after…