Three players Baltimore Orioles should trade

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the most disappointing MLB teams of the season.

With a 16-33 record entering Saturday, the Orioles find themselves squarely in the AL East basement. Manager Brandon Hyde has already been fired. Free-agent signings such as pitchers Kyle Gibson and Charlie Morton have been a disaster, with Gibson already released. At this point, it is time to look ahead to 2026 when the Orioles hope to rediscover the form that led to consecutive playoff appearances.

With the 2025 season a third of the way done, let's take a look at three trade chips for the Orioles.

1. Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano

Although Gibson and Morton have not worked out, one free-agent pitcher has been more than the Orioles could have expected. One of the best pitchers during his time in Japan, Sugano has been a pleasant surprise in Baltimore. He has posted a 3.07 ERA and a 1.023 WHIP in his 58.2 innings, striking out 32 batters with 10 walks. Although he is not the ace he was with the Yomiuri Giants, he has been a dependable part of the Orioles rotation.

Sugano will not be part of the Orioles' long-term plans. The 35-year-old signed a one-year deal worth $13 million, making him a relative bargain. Sugano could be a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter for a team with playoff aspirations and bring back a decent prospect in return.

2. Outfielder Cedric Mullins

Mullins appeared to be an emerging superstar during the 2021 season when he became the first Oriole to post a 30-homer/30 stolen base season. While he has not reached that level of production since, he has been a solid player. He has posted a .229/.323/.459 batting line in his 195 plate appearances, hitting 10 homers and no doubles while stealing seven bases.

Although Mullins has struggled to a .164/.184/.384 batting line over 76 plate appearances in May, he is a dynamic option atop any lineup. His blend of respectable power, speed and an ability to draw a walk would make him an attractive option for a contender looking for a spark atop its lineup.

3. Reliever Seranthony Dominguez

Relief pitching is a hot commodity at the trade deadline. Dominguez has been part of a deadline deal before, acquired by the Orioles as they attempted to find anyone who could close out games. He performed admirably, notching 10 saves down the stretch to help the Orioles return to the postseason.

Dominguez has struggled this season, posting a 6.06 ERA and a 1.653 WHIP over his 16.1 innings, striking out 19 batters with 13 walks. However, his fastball is still averaging over 97 mph, and his 33.3 percent hard-hit rate is better than the league average. If Dominguez can start to turn his season around, he could be a hot commodity come July once again.