BALTIMORE -- The four-game series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles features a pair of teams already looking toward the future.
Baltimore has already traded two of its top players in shortstop Manny Machado and left-handed closer Zach Britton. The Orioles could also deal several more veterans before the non-waiver trade deadline.
The Rays are also sellers and dealt Nathan Eovaldi to the Red Sox for left-hander Jalen Beeks. Tampa Bay also is interested in making more moves that could strengthen the long-term outlook of the franchise.