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Baltimore Orioles: Three potential offseason moves

By Adam Taylor McKillop

A general view of the stadium before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 23, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
A general view of the stadium before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 23, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Jose Iglesias, Baltimore Orioles
Jose Iglesias #11 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a single in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 25, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /

Orioles acquire prospects for José Iglesias

Last week, the Orioles exercised their $3.5 million club option to retain the rights to veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias. Iglesias is another unique option for Baltimore.

Of course, the club was bullish on bringing the veteran back for another season. Iglesias led the club’s offense in 2020, batting .373 with three homers, 17 doubles, and a .956 OPS in 39 games.

Add in his stellar defensive capabilities, and after a career-year, Iglesias should attract suitors from other MLB clubs. The Orioles may explore the trade market for this veteran shortstop.

As a franchise in rebuilding mode, the Orioles will always look for options to acquire new prospects. While Iglesias’ one-year contract isn’t super team-friendly, he may attract suitors at the trade deadline. Especially clubs in contention needing another bat.

Iglesias may be part of the Orioles’ current equation, however, the 30-year-old doesn’t fit the mold of a rebuilding franchise. If Iglesias gets off to a hot start in 2021, then the Orioles can definitely land some prospects by dealing him at the deadline.

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