Orioles Expected to Sell at MLB Trade Deadline Following Struggles

As the MLB trade deadline approaches at the end of July, teams are evaluating their positions to decide whether to buy, hold, or sell. The St. Louis Cardinals expect trade talks to accelerate following the amateur draft and All-Star break, with the team's performance likely influencing their buyer or seller status. The New York Mets prioritize acquiring a power bat over pitching depth, as their offensive struggles with runners in scoring position have hindered their potential despite improvements in their rotation. The Baltimore Orioles, struggling with a poor season and a last-place division standing, are expected to be sellers at the deadline, potentially trading players with expiring contracts like Tomoyuki Sugano and Cedric Mullins to build for the future. Former MLB executive Jim Bowden suggests the Orioles could aggressively offer most players except a select few to maximize returns and position themselves for contention in 2026. Despite moments of excitement, such as recent Orioles comebacks fueled by key home runs, the overall outlook for their 2025 season remains bleak, reinforcing the likelihood of a trade deadline rebuild.