Baltimore Orioles: A Look at What Orioles Have The Most Trade Value With Help from TierMaker

These two players may not bring back a haul of multiple ranked prospects but could still bring a solid return to the Baltimore Orioles.

Bring Back Solid Prospects: Dylan Bundy & Mychal Givens

Once a top prospect, Dylan Bundy has never become the ace that the organization was hoping he’d be. However, he’s had a decent 2019 campaign pitching to an ERA of 4.67 which could lead a team to part way with a mid-level prospect or two to take a chance on Bundy reaching his full potential.

Mychal Givens was having a great season until hitting a wall the last week. Thus, his ERA that is above five, doesn’t tell the full story. Now pulled from the pressure of the closer’s role Givens can go back to focusing on simply getting batters out. If he does his job well, the 29-year-old could become a decent trade chip due to his experience pitching in the late innings which almost every contending team is looking for more of come summer time.

These players may only bring in a low-level prospect or cash considerations but may be worth moving.

Worth PTBNL or Cash: Dwight Smith Jr., Hanser Alberto, Keon Broxton & Miguel Castro

Dwight Smith Jr. has finally shown some of the potential that made him a first-round selection of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013. So far this season, Smith has hit nine home runs, drove in 31 runs and is batting .264. Though his defense in the outfield is shaky Smith would be a perfect bench-bat and spot starter for a contending team which should lead a team to give a little to get him.

Hanser Alberto had his chances to play with the Texas Rangers but never could produce in his three seasons down south as he was often on the Rangers minor league shuttle. In 2019 however, he has found a home on the Baltimore bench batting .302 with 14 RBI’s while playing all over the infield. He could help improve a contending teams bench which could land the O’s cash or a low-level prospect.

Keon Broxton has been an Oriole for less than a week but already has more home runs than he did in almost two months with the Mets in 2019. Broxton plays above average defense in the outfield and when his bat is hot can knock the ball out of the ballpark every at-bat thus, it would come as no surprise if the O’s are able to get something for him come the trade deadline.

Finally, Miguel Castro could bring back a small return despite his ERA above seven. He has high potential and could one day become a trusted late-inning reliever, which could lead to a team taking a flyer on him.

There are too many players to highlight all of them but let’s discuss a few players that the O’s should hold onto.

Keepers: Joey Rickard, Paul Fry, Renato Nunez, Richard Bleier, Richie Martin, Rio Ruiz, Shawn Armstrong, Stevie Wilkerson

I chose eight different players that the Orioles shouldn’t trade, but here I’ll highlight Joey Rickard, Renato Nunez, and Shawn Armstrong.

Rickard has had a poor 2019 season which is why he was just sent down to AAA Norfolk. The O’s could’ve chosen to DFA him and hoped a team would claim and trade a low-level prospect or cash for him, but I feel the O’s made the right move to hold onto him. The 28-year-old has posted some decent numbers offensively over his four-year carer and can play all three outfield positions effectively which could help the team down the road.

Renato Nunez is proving to be an excellent find by Mike Elias. After stints with the A’s, Blue Jays and Rangers Nunez has found a home in Baltimore. He has hit a team-high 13 home runs while driving in 31 runs. He’s been featured as the DH while also playing both corner infield positions and has experience in left field. He can be a player that the Orioles stick in the middle of their lineup for years to come on an affordable contract; thus, they should not let him go.

With Givens removed from the closer’s role, the job may now belong to 28-year-old Shawn Armstrong who earned the save in Baltimore’s win over the Tigers Monday. Since being claimed off waivers by the Orioles in April, Armstrong has an ERA of 2.70 in 10 innings pitched. Though he’s in his prime now, he seems to be an arm that can be an anchor in the Orioles bullpen for the next handful of seasons.

Whether it’s a bad contract or a lack of trade value the Orioles are stuck with these four players.

Other Teams Would Not Take: Alex Cobb, Chris Davis, Mark Trumbo & Pedro Severino

Alex Cobb once helped anchor a Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff to a pair of postseason appearances. Thus, despite his history of being injury prone the O’s inked Cobb to a four-year 57 million dollar contract. The deal has backfired however as Cobb has not pitched well in an Orioles uniform and is currently injured. Since his contract is so large, Cobb will likely be stuck in Baltimore.

Both Chris Davis and Mark Trumbo deserve respect from Orioles fans. Both produced all-star seasons and helped guide the Orioles to the postseason. However, now they’re shells of their former selves, and with large contracts, they will have to play out the end of their careers with a rebuilding Baltimore club.

Pedro Severino doesn’t have a large contract, but the Orioles don’t have any other serviceable starting catchers to get them through 2019. Thus, they must keep him, and even if they wanted to move him, it’s hard to think any teams would be interested in the sub-par 25-year-old.

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