When the dust settled following Friday afternoon's nonwaiver trade deadline, the Orioles had filled their most glaring need by dealing for an established, hot-hitting outfielder while dealing away one of the core members of their bullpen in a separate move.
On Friday morning, the Orioles acquired 28-year-old outfielder Gerardo Parra from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league pitcher Zach Davies. Then, at the 4 p.m. deadline, the Orioles sent right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter to the Chicago Cubs for minor league outfielder Junior Lake.
The trades ignited a flurry of roster moves for the Orioles that included designating right-hander Bud Norris and first baseman Chris Parmelee for assignment and recalling top minor league pitchers Mychal Givens and Mike Wright.