The stretch run of the MLB season is nearing. Days are getting shorter, the trade deadline is in the rearview, and the potential playoff field is taking shape. As of this writing, the Orioles sit 1.5 games back of the final wild card spot in the American League with a significant three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays looming. Their magical season could be made or broken very soon.
The team’s front office made a conscious decision to not supplement the current roster with big league acquisitions at the deadline. Instead, they sent away two of their better players, Trey Mancini and Jorge López.