Orioles Push for Playoff Push

Despite sitting just 1.5 games out of a wild card spot and a record under .500, Orioles president Mike Elias is already eyeing the trade deadline as a chance to bolster his roster — and he’s not ruling out any moves. While the team’s been plagued by defensive lapses, shaky bullpen, and inconsistent offense, Elias remains optimistic, calling the AL’s underperformance a rare opportunity. He’s keeping his options open, refusing to name specific needs, and firmly shutting down rumors of trading cornerstone catcher Adley Rutschman — who’s nearing a concussion return. Elias insists winning with Rutschman is the priority, and if the team can stay healthy and make a second-half push, they’re poised to be playoff contenders. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d309ee117faf53b7