Predicting the Baltimore Orioles starting lineup after the trade deadline

We’re a month from the MLB trade deadline, and it is still up in the air if the Baltimore Orioles will be full-timer sellers or not.

Looking through the wishing well, we can see that it might be possible for the Baltimore Orioles to lose both Trey Mancini and Anthony Santander. For the record, I’m not too fond of it, but for the sake of this prediction, let’s start you out with the disappointing news of this trade coming to fruition. With that being said, here is our predicted starting lineup for the O’s once the deadline is passed.

1. Cedric Mullins, Orioles starting Center Fielder

Although his name has been flown around quite a bit, don’t expect Cedric Mullins to be anywhere but his favorite home in center field at OPACY. Mullins has continued to be a staple in the leadoff spot, and with the summer coming full circle, don’t expect that to change.

Predicting the Baltimore Orioles starting lineup after the trade deadline

2. Austin Hays, Orioles starting Right Fielder

It feels weird to say that your Baltimore Orioles starting Right Fielder is THE DUDE, Austin Hays. However, with Santander heading out, the O’s have played him more there and have excelled mightily. His arm has grown, and now he is a threat on every angle of the ball.

3. Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles starting First Baseman

Ryan Mountcastle has typically been anywhere in the lineup from 3-5 and has been split between DH and 1B. With Mancini gone, Ryan will now become the everyday First Baseman. The three-hole is a perfect spot for the O’s face of the franchise and hopefully will be for years to come. His power and finesse will make the 3rd spot in the lineup his.