Orioles Leaning Toward Buying at Trade Deadline Despite Sub-.500 Record
Baltimore sits just three games out of a wild card spot in a weak AL, and president of baseball ops Mike Elias says the team is planning to add, not sell.
The Orioles fell to 39-46 after a loss to Washington but remain only three games behind a wild card spot due to an unusually weak American League. Mike Elias confirmed the team is approaching the August 3 deadline with a buyer's mindset. He acknowledged the situation is unusual but said Baltimore is close enough to the playoff picture to justify adding pieces. Ten of 15 AL clubs currently hold losing records, keeping the Orioles in contention.
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