Three Interesting Trade Targets the Baltimore Orioles Should Consider

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching at the end of the month. A lot of moves are expected to happen, and the Baltimore Orioles are widely expected to be at the center of the trade activity.

At this point in the season, the Orioles have a record of 58-38. This puts them in first place in the American League East. However, they will have to fight for the rest of the season against the New York Yankees.

As the trade deadline approaches, Baltimore may need more pitching. They may need help in the bullpen, as well as in the starting rotation.

Offensively, the Orioles appear to be in a good place. They have accumulated a lot of talent in their lineup. Focusing on pitching appears to be the best strategy for Baltimore at the trade deadline.

That being said, let’s look at three unexpected trade targets the Orioles should consider pursuing.

3. Yimi Garcia, relief pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays

One potential option could be to pursue a trade within the AL East division with the Blue Jays. Yimi Garcia is an interesting player to watch over the next few weeks.

During the 2024 season, Garcia appeared in 27 games for Toronto. He compiled a 3-0 record, a 2.57 ERA, a 0.79 WHIP, a 5.3 K/BB ratio and pitched 28.0 innings.

Garcia would be a quality addition to Baltimore’s bullpen. He’s a consistent player and capable of assists late in the season and in the playoffs.

2. Griffin Canning, starting pitcher, Los Angeles Angels

Next on the list, the Orioles might consider taking a chance on a starting pitcher like Griffin Canning.

Canning’s numbers haven’t been great so far this season, but a change of scenery could do him a world of good. In 19 starts, he’s 3-9 with a 4.84 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 102.1 innings pitched. On his own, he won’t be one of Baltimore’s elite rotation players, but he could be a solid back-end of the rotation.

The best part about a potential trade for Canning is that it wouldn’t be too expensive. He also has an extra year on his contract after 2024, so he could be a valuable arm next season as well.

1. Frankie Montas, starting pitcher, The Cincinnati Reds

Much like Canning, Montas would be a nice addition to the rotation. If the Orioles were to acquire him, no one should expect him to come in and post superstar numbers.

However, Montas could be a good mid- to late-rotation pitcher. If Baltimore wants stars in the rotation, it will have to pay more to get a name like Garrett Crochet.

Montas has started 17 games for the Reds this season, going 4-7 with a 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 84.1 innings pitched. He’s not a star by any stretch, but he’s a solid, versatile pitcher. There’s also a mutual option for the 2025 season that could be valuable if the trade goes through.