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Orioles GM Mike Elias discusses the team's recent trade deadline moves, emphasizing improvements in their farm system, the focus on developing pitching, and the organization's strategic approach to building a competitive team for 2026, including management decisions and financial investments.
Orioles GM Mike Elias apologized to fans after a busy trade deadline, selling off key players to rebuild for the future, focusing on 2026, and emphasizing organizational improvement despite a disappointing season marked by injuries. He highlighted the prospects acquired and the team's strategic focus on long-term success, with plans to develop top prospects like Basallo and Beavers.
Orioles EVP/GM Mike Elias made significant roster moves before the trade deadline, including trading key players like Kittredge, Urías, Mullins, and Morton, signaling a long-term rebuild focused on developing young prospects and building a strong future team, despite some surprise trades and the ongoing need to address bullpen depth.
The Orioles, currently 11 games below .500 and unlikely to make the playoffs, are undecided on whether to buy or sell at the upcoming trade deadline, with GM Mike Elias preparing for both options and willing to spend. Elias praised interim manager Tony Mansolino and hinted at a potential debut for top prospect Samuel Basallo later this year, amid injuries and a challenging schedule.
The Baltimore Orioles have yet to make significant offseason moves, leaving fans eager for action, particularly in re-signing pitcher Corbin Burnes. Despite low odds, there's hope that GM Mike Elias will make a bold move in free agency, signaling a shift in the team's approach under new ownership. The article also reflects on past trades and player birthdays, highlighting the team's history and potential future strategies.
The Baltimore Orioles have made a significant move by acquiring 2021 NL Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes, marking a departure from their previous focus on building a strong farm system. General manager Mike Elias' aggressive approach in landing an established ace reflects a shift in the team's strategy, signaling a willingness to supplement their roster with outside talent. The addition of Burnes strengthens the Orioles' rotation and provides confidence to fans that the front office is committed to pursuing a World Series title.
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias has been named Major League Baseball's executive of the year after leading the team to a record-breaking season with a 101-67 record, the best in the American League. Despite being ranked 29th in payroll among all teams, Elias successfully built a competitive roster that included standout players like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson. This marks the first time since 1997 that the Orioles have finished with the AL's best record.
Enrique Bradfield Jr., the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, beat Orioles GM Mike Elias to the call, expressing his excitement to join the organization. The 21-year-old outfielder out of Vanderbilt University is eager to be part of the Orioles' young and talented team, which includes top prospects like Jackson Holliday. Known for his exceptional speed, Bradfield set a stolen bases record at Vanderbilt and is ready to work his way up through the Orioles' Minor League system. He received a warm welcome from fellow prospect Coby Mayo and a congratulatory tweet from Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.
Orioles' executive VP/GM Mike Elias expects a winning season for the team, despite a few roster decisions to make before the opening game. The team has a solid rotation and a strong positional group, and Elias hopes to add to the group by the trade deadline. The Orioles play 52 games against the American League East this season. Rule 5 pick Andrew Politi was designated for assignment and returned to the Boston Red Sox, while the Orioles will choose among Mike Baumann, Logan Gillaspie, and Joey Krehbiel for the remaining two spots.