When the 2019 trade deadline hits, the Baltimore Orioles are unlikely to be big players in the market. Mark Trumbo is expected to be moved, and the Orioles could potentially find a trade partner for Alex Cobb and Mychal Givens, but the big names have already been moved. However, the Orioles might have a low-key trade chip in Richard Bleier.
Early in his career, Bleier struggled to get out of the minors, repeating Double-A six times between the Rangers, Blue Jays, Nationals, and Yankees organizations. But when he made his major league debut in New York at age 29, he capitalized on the opportunity.