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The Baltimore Orioles are in contention for the playoffs.
Heading into Tuesday, the Orioles are 52-51, trailing the Seattle Mariners by 2.5 games for the final wild card spot in the American League.
The Orioles went on a 10-game winning streak in July, finishing the month 16-9.
The teams’ playoff contention, coupled with Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline move, has garnered mixed reviews on social media.
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2021 American League Player of the Year Trey Mancini was traded Monday to the Houston Astros as part of a three-team deal with the Tampa Bay Rays after returning from colon cancer. He batted .268 with a .751 OPS and had 10 homers in 98 games.
On Tuesday, the Orioles dealt reliever Jorge Lopez to the Minnesota Twins in a big blow to the Baltimore bullpen. doing.
Both players are now the division leaders and will be in contention for the World Series, but the Orioles will struggle once and for all.
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Some fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the Orioles, while others expressed support for general manager Mike Elias as the franchise continued to rebuild.
It’s been a long time since the Orioles made the playoffs, won at least 75 games, or qualified for the World Series. His 52 wins this season match his total wins last season. They are on track for the most wins since he won 75 in 2017.
The Orioles are still in playoff contention, a few games behind the Mariners. The last time the Orioles made it to the playoffs was in 2016, and the American League Championship Series his in 2014. The team has never won or appeared in a World Series since his 1983.
But Baltimore looks set for a strong future.
Acclaimed catcher Adley Rutschman is beginning to gain experience in the big leagues. Cedric Mullins is a silver slugger and was an All-Star last season. We’ve seen Kyle Bradish on the mound for some time, but he still needs practice. The team also has prospects such as third baseman Coby Mayo, outfielder Colton Kauser and pitcher Carter Baumler.
The Orioles also acquired a pick in exchange for Mancini and Lopez.
Right-handed pitchers Seth Johnson and Chase McDermott were acquired by Mancini. Right-handers Yenje Cano and Juan Nunez, and left-handers Cade Povich and Juan Rojas have been acquired by Lopez.
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The team is built for the future, but the future may have to wait a little longer.