It makes perfect sense. Baltimore entered MLB games today with a 60-40 record and in a dog fight in the American League East. It has legitimate World Series aspirations. It also boasts the best farm system in baseball.

Will this lead to general manager Mike Elias pulling off a big-time trade for one of the top starting pitchers available? It seems more likely than not. One name potentially moving out in such as scenario has been brought up by a MLB insider.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic just broke down hitters that could be available ahead of the July 30 MLB trade deadline. Orioles outfielder and former All-Star Cedric Mullins was included on the list.

Swiping out a player at a position of strength for need could make sense for Baltimore. Despite how Mullins has performed over the years, he’s expendable. An All-Star back in 2021, he’s hitting a mere .216 with 10 homers and 32 RBI thus far this season.