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 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. The deal was announced about 90 minutes before first pitch.
Most talk about who the Orioles would trade has centered around players who will be free agents following this season.