MLB Trade Deadline: 3 Orioles players who could be moved by July 30

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In 2024, the Baltimore Orioles enjoyed a great season, pushing the New York Yankees all the way in the race for the AL East title. 2025, however, has been pretty much the opposite, and despite boasting some great young talent on their roster, the O's currently sit bottom of their division with a 34-46 record.

With next to no chance of making the playoffs from here, the O's are sure to enter the upcoming trade deadline as sellers. Plenty of teams that are still in positions to compete will definitely be looking at acquiring some of their best performers. So let's take a look at three such players who could be on their way away from Camden Yards in the next month or so.

3 Orioles players who could be traded by July 30

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#1. Zach Eflin

Set to enter free agency after the 2025 season comes to an end, right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin could be a welcome addition to a number of teams. His ERA of 5.46 is a touch high, as compared to his lofty standards of the past.

 GettyZach Eflin in action for the Baltimore Orioles against the Tampa Bay Rays - Source: Getty

Though maybe not fit to be the ace of a staff, Eflin is still surely a great additional starter for any rotation, and there is every chance a change of scenery helps him get back to his best.

#2. Cedric Mullins

Currently 30, Cedric Mullins is another player set to be a free agent after this season. A reliable glove in center field and quite a powerful hitter, Mullins could be a great lower-order bat for any team looking to sure up their outfield.

#3. Ryan O'Hearn

Batting .301 with eleven home runs and 30 RBIs, Ryan O'Hearn is having a fantastic year and has been arguably the Orioles' most consistent offensive player. The 31-year-old is all but certain to earn his first-ever All-Star selection.

Ryan O'Hearn in action for the Baltimore Orioles against the Los Angeles Angels - Source: GettyRyan O'Hearn in action for the Baltimore Orioles against the Los Angeles Angels - Source: Getty

Many teams, such as the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red So,x are desperate for a quality first baseman who is also capable of regularly getting hits, and O'Hearn fits that bill to a tee.

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Raghav Mehta

Raghav Mehta is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda awaiting results for a Bachelor's in Journalism from Delhi University. He enjoys highlighting the key battles between players at different stages of the game and analyzing the decisive moments upon which they hinge.

One of Raghav's favorite moments, which underscores this, was the Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout clash in the 2023 WBC, where two of baseball's best players faced off against each other in the 9th inning. With the score 3-2 to Japan, Shohei eventually got the strikeout, which was absolute cinema.

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