MLB Trade Rumors: Orioles Looking For Pitching Help; 3 Potential Targets

As the July 30 trade deadline approaches, the Baltimore Orioles are actively scouting the market for additional pitching help to bolster their bullpen.

Despite a commendable bullpen performance, ranked fourth in the majors with a 3.24 ERA, the Orioles are seeking to enhance their depth and strikeout capabilities.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the team's solid 44-22 record and position at the top of the Wild Card standings have intensified their pursuit for high-impact arms that could strengthen their playoff push.

Mason Miller, Annihilating the Side. 😲 pic.twitter.com/YYIr72bvO1
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 22, 2024

Among the potential targets, Mason Miller of the Oakland Athletics stands out due to his impressive statistics this season.

Miller has captured attention with a stellar 2.12 ERA and an extraordinary 49.5% strikeout rate, powered by a fastball that averages over 100 mph.

However, acquiring him could prove costly due to the Athletics' high asking price and his five remaining seasons of team control, making him a significant investment for the future as well.

Michael Kopech, Shoving. pic.twitter.com/JG0iKLZdty
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 9, 2024

The Orioles are also considering Michael Kopech of the Chicago White Sox and Carlos Estévez of the Los Angeles Angels.

Kopech offers a versatile arm capable of starting or relieving, although this season he's purely been a reliever, noted for his power pitching and potential upside.

This season, he holds a 4.94 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, with 39 strikeouts across 27.1 innings and 27 appearances.