BREAKING: Baltimore Orioles are reportedly set to make Blockbuster Trade with……
The Baltimore Orioles are still being cited as potential suitors for a massive starting pitching trade.
As the 2024 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Baltimore Orioles remain one of the clubs predicted to be the most active.
So far this season, the Orioles appear to be among the top World Series contenders in baseball. They’ve coupled an excellent offense with a highly productive pitching staff.
While they do not “have” to make any moves, they will look to strengthen their roster as much as possible in order to improve their chances of winning a championship.
Looking at the roster, there are no major gaps that need to be filled. However, Baltimore has been considered as a team that could make a significant trade for a starting pitcher or late-inning bullpen arm.
Garrett Crochet, a starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, has previously been mentioned.
USA Today recently linked the Orioles to another prospective Crochet trade.
“Baltimore was daring in trading for Corbin Burnes in the summer, demonstrating that the club is willing to part ways with youthful talent if the proper deal comes along. Crochet is under team control until 2026, and landing the 26-year-old lefty, who could conceivably join Grayson Rodriguez at the top of the Orioles rotation in the long run, will need a significant deal.
More explanation was provided to show why this is a possible route for Baltimore to take.
“Season-ending injuries to John Means, Kyle Bradish, and Tyler Wells have decimated Baltimore’s pitching depth, so it wouldn’t be unexpected to see moves for several starters in the coming weeks. There’s a case to be made that the Orioles should go with a couple of cheaper possibilities, but their window is wide open, and they have the money to make a deal for the best starter available.”
Crochet has started 18 games in the MLB’s 2024 season. He has a 6-6 record, a 3.02 ERA, a 0.93 WHIP, and a 7.1 K/BB ratio over 101.1 innings pitched.
At 25 years old, the left-hander would come with team control. He would fit the long-term timeline that Baltimore has and would be a huge piece of keeping the championship window open for years to come.
It will be intriguing to see what the Orioles do at the trade deadline. Crochet will be a name to keep an eye on, but Baltimore may also explore a number of other candidates.
