Orioles trading Kade Strowd for questionable bench piece could be a costly mistake

Aug 9, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kade Strowd (57) throws during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn ImagesIt was already looking like the Baltimore Orioles were poised to make a mistake when it came to Kade Strowd's place on the big league roster. Despite having more upside (by a wide margin) than several of the other bullpen candidates, the lack of roster flexibility the Orioles are dealing with made Strowd's path to the Opening Day roster complicated. However, there was still hope that Baltimore could stumble their way into the correct decision until Thursday's trade with the Diamondbacks dropped.

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