This trade deadline will prove to be a key checkpoint for the Orioles' return to contention. While the 2025 season may be a wash, they could position themselves well for 2026 and beyond, and The Athletic’s Jim Bowden believes that involves being open-minded and aggressive in dealing players who are not part of the long-term plan.

The move could signal a sweeping series of sell moves by the O's, who now have seven picks in the top 100 on Sunday.