Fansided · Oct 13, 2025
Orioles' trade deadline move that backfired and will affect 2026 offseason
Toronto Blue Jays v Baltimore Orioles | Patrick Smith/GettyImagesIn recent years, Mike Elias's trade deadline performances have left Baltimore Orioles fans wanting more. Now, as the club is preparing its offseason plan of attack, it can only look back at one trade made back in July and wish for a do-over.
The Orioles plan to be contenders next season, but the way they handled their two best trade chips at the 2025 deadline did nothing to help further that goal.
Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano were two of the most sought-after bats on the market. Elias chose to package them together in a deal with the San Diego Padres, which brought six prospects back Baltimore's way.