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.

What Prospects Can Fill Potential Openings for Orioles After MLB Trade Deadline? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the season rolls along for the Baltimore Orioles, there's a solid chance that the team will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Baltimore has players like Ryan O'Hearn and Zach Eflin who could get moved for prospects.

All signs point to the Baltimore Orioles being sellers at the MLB trade deadline, which is coming up on July 31.