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MLB Trade Deadline: One move every team should make

By Hans Themistode

Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (right) out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (right) out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Trevor Rogers
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Must make trades for each American League East team: Baltimore Orioles

Trade idea: Acquire Trevor Rogers

The Baltimore Orioles are bad, like really bad. But they aren’t as awful as their record indicates.

It’s almost a virtual lock that they’ll end the season with either the worst or second-worst record in the league. Their biggest hole, amongst a long list of them, comes from their pitching.

The Orioles can’t get anything right on the mound. Their collective ERA stands at 5.47 which is far and away the worst in the league. In the offseason, they attempted to resurrect the remains of Matt Harvey but quickly realized that he’s a shell of his former self.

Everything needs to start with pitching for the Orioles. There are plenty of aces out there but considering that they’re a few years away from being a few years away, they shouldn’t be looking in the direction of any older players. One pitcher that they should have an eye on is Miami’s young ace, Trevor Rogers.

Ranked number seven in the league with an ERA of 2.22, the Marlins have a future star on their hands at only 23. It’ll be nearly improbable for the Orioles to figure out a deal that the Marlins would deem worthy but if they somehow can, the Orioles should pull the trigger on picking him up.

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