Predicting the Baltimore Orioles starting lineup after the trade deadline

4. Adley Rutschman, Orioles starting Catcher

From starting his 2022 season in rehab and now hitting clean-up, Adley Rutschman has the possibility to see it all by the end of August, literally. After most of the baseball world slated off his slow start, the No.1 prospect has turned it on.

He might not have clean-up power, but he will be the perfect slot in this role with Trey and Anthony gone. With every at-bat, he gets better and is constantly learning the big league game. Please don’t sleep on him anymore because he has officially arrived.

5. Ramon Urias, Orioles starting Third Baseman

The month of June ended well but was bleak at times without the bat of Ramon Urias. With him back and healthy (hopefully to stay that way), he will be back in his typical role at 3B. The 5th spot is a little higher than some will want, but things need to adjust in losing two of your top five hitters.

Urias has done well this year, taking pitches and staying clutch when it’s needed. Batting behind the Baltimore Orioles predicted 1-4; he will have ample opportunity to drive in runs and stay clutch. If he can stay healthy, 3B and the five-spot can be his for the rest of the 2022 campaign.

Predicting the Baltimore Orioles starting lineup after the trade deadline

6. Tyler Nevin, Orioles starting Designated Hitter

Yes, I know Tyler Nevin is slumping and should in no way be the Designated Hitter for the Baltimore Orioles. However, who else can make the immediate impact that he has the potential to do. Slumps happen, but his ability is there.

This may change by the end of the year, but for the sake of this article and after the trade deadline, Tyler Nevin is our guy for DH. If he can get his confidence reignited and focus on hitting more than both hitting and fielding, he can be a force batting 6th.