Overview

• The Orioles sent nine veteran players to eight teams ahead of the July 31 deadline, acquiring 16 prospects and clearing significant payroll space.
• GM Mike Elias publicly apologized for misjudging the team’s offseason needs and the series of early-season setbacks that derailed Baltimore’s push for a third straight playoff appearance.
• Nearly all incoming prospects are at least two levels away from the majors, underscoring the long-term nature of Baltimore’s rebuilding plan.
• Top Triple-A hitters Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers are under consideration for late-season call-ups as the club tests its farm-system depth.
• The organization now faces a critical offseason to bolster its starting rotation, overhaul the bullpen and fill outfield and utility infield roles for 2026.