The Orioles have reached the point in the offseason when most free agents have found new homes. Michael Wacha remains an option, but Baltimore passed on the majority of players capable of making an impact next season. The Orioles, and any other team planning to upgrade its roster, will now shift their focus to the trade market.
“I think now that the free agent market is relatively wound down, the trade discussions are picking up,” Mike Elias said late last week. Elias spoke after the Twins acquired Pablo López from Miami in exchange for Luis Arraez.