Orioles Struggle, Begin Selling Amid Roster Woes

The Baltimore Orioles' 2025 season has been disappointing, with the team falling below .500 and shifting focus from playoff contention to selling at the trade deadline. The rotation has struggled significantly due to Corbin Burnes' departure and Grayson Rodriguez's injury, resulting in the worst ERA among American League teams. Offensive inconsistencies from young players like Coby Mayo and Heston Kjerstad have also hurt the club's performance. The trade of prospects Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby for pitcher Trevor Rogers has drawn criticism, especially as Stowers excels in Miami while Rogers has failed to make an impact. Veteran Ryan O’Hearn remains productive and is considered a valuable trade asset. The Orioles have started making moves, including trading Bryan Baker to the Rays, and may continue to deal players as the deadline approaches.