3 Orioles players on burrowed time after Pete Alonso's signing at the Winter Meetings

What started as a quiet Winter Meetings for the Baltimore Orioles — hoping they might get a trade done for Miami Marlins' starting pitcher Edward Cabrera — ended with them finally coming through on their big-spending promises, signing Pete Alonso to a 5-year deal worth $155 million.

It's been quite the offseason already in Baltimore--trading for Taylor Ward, signing Ryan Helsley, and landing Alonso--but their work isn't quite done yet. The Orioles still must to address their need in the starting rotation before the winter can truly be deemed a success.

The Winter Meetings may have marked the end of the line for these 3 Orioles players

The underlying benefit of Alonso's arrival in Baltimore is that it should open up more trade possibilities. The contention window is now, especially with Alonso in the fold, and that should lead to Mike Elias and Co. being aggressive. That could also signal the end for some current Orioles players.

Ryan Mountcastle

Even before Alonso's signing, Ryan Mountcastle appeared to be on borrowed time in Baltimore. Mountcastle's reps at first were expected to go to Samuel Basallo and Coby Mayo anyway, and now the former Mets' slugger is entrenched as the team's designated hitter.

Mountcastle doesn't have the trade value he once had, but there still should be a team willing to take a gamble. The Minnesota Twins, looking for a mid-tier first baseman, could be an option here.

Coby Mayo

Unlike Mountcastle, Coby Mayo should still have a fair amount of trade value. With the Orioles potentially looking to trade for a cost-controlled starting pitcher while avoiding the starters available in the free-agent market, Mayo could be one of their top trade chips.

The Miami Marlins are looking for help at the corner infield spots, and Mayo should be someone who catches their eye in potential trade talks.

Jordan Westburg

Of course, there could be a scenario where the Orioles want to hold onto Mayo. If so, Jordan Westburg could be an ideal trade candidate for Baltimore. When healthy, Westburg looks the part of a power-hitting third baseman, but he has only played in 100 games in a season once since making his debut in 2023.

He comes with fewer years of control than Mayo, but for teams in need of help at the hot corner, Westburg could be an under-the-radar option. Mayo would slide back over to third base, with Basallo and Alonso splitting reps at first base and DH.

After the Winter Meetings, the Orioles have multiple paths in front of them as they round out their offseason, and Alonso's arrival allows them to shake some things up.