The Orioles have reportedly traded Bryan Baker to the Rays

Mike Elias has officially started his July trade season. No one would have predicted the first player who’s been shipped off of this disappointing Orioles team. It’s reliever Bryan Baker who has been dealt ahead of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Mets. FanSided’s Robert Murray was first to report on a coming deal - not yet officially announced - sending Baker to the Rays. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the return is the Rays pick at #37 in the MLB Draft, which begins on Sunday.

Most talk about who the Orioles would trade has centered around players who will be free agents following this season. The 30-year-old Baker, on the other hand, has not even entered into his…