This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles/onsi as Insider predicts next Baltimore Orioles trade. On November 18, news broke that the Baltimore Orioles traded former top prospect pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for power-hitting outfielder Taylor Ward.

The nontender deadline is approaching and the Orioles must decide whether Ryan Mountcastle fits into their plans at first base.

The Baltimore Orioles need starting pitching, but they just gave up one of their best homegrown starting pitchers in a while.

With or without Rutschman, the Orioles struggled; after back-to-back 90-plus-win seasons and playoff berths, Baltimore managed to win just 75 games and were eliminated from postseason contention in mid-September in 2025. The Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde, who had been with the team since 2019, on May 17 amid a 15-28 start to the season.

MLB insider Steve Phillips says Kyle Schwarber is a perfect fit for the Orioles and suggests the team to spend big to upgrade its roster.

Just 12 days prior, on Nov. 6, the Orioles claimed the 27-year-old León off waivers from the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old did not appear in a major league game this season, but he's consistently hit for power in the minors and looked like an interesting corner outfield depth piece.