Although the Orioles retained several players who are under control in coming years at this season’s trade deadline, there’s no guarantee they’ll be around for the next one.
It’s certainly possible executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias will explore trades opportunities involving first baseman Trey Mancini, left-handed relievers Paul Fry and Tanner Scott, and others in the offseason. By not moving them by Friday’s deadline, Elias added to the list of decisions the Orioles will have to make then.
They’ll have only a couple of free agents, but a bevy of arbitration cases to manage and a multitude of prospects who need to be added to the 40-man roster to avoid selection in the Rule 5 draft.