Five Possible Trade Targets for the Orioles

The Orioles are finally in a position where they should be buying at the deadline instead of selling for the future. Their lineup is fine in my opinion, especially if they decide to call up Jordan Westburg and Colton Cowser. The team should primarily target a starting pitcher and one or two relievers if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs. Here are five possible trade deadline targets that I believe would make sense for the Orioles.

1. Kyle Freeland

This lefty starter for the Rockies has had a pretty solid start to the season. His ERA is 4.06, which is not amazing, but it is impacted by pitching at Coors Field. This wouldn't be a trade that would blow me away, but it could be a solid arm that would not cost the team too much.

2. Scott Barlow

Scott Barlow is a reliever that the Royals recently said is on the trading block. He has had a pretty good season so far and has noticeably had a very good K/9 (12.9). The fact that the Royals have said they are actively shopping him makes the trade all more realistic. 

3. Eduardo Rodriguez

E-Rod is going to be one of the big trade targets this season. He is on a Tigers team that is not doing amazing now and he is pitching lights out. His ERA+ is 201, which is currently the highest in baseball (for a starter). He will be a high price, but would certainly be worth it. 

4. Aroldis Chapman

For the last few years, nobody would even think about trading for Aroldis Chapman. However, he has found a revival with the Royals. He's throwing hard, he's striking people out, he isn't being hit hard, and his ERA+ is 151. Also, he is a lefty and the Orioles could use another lefty reliever to rely on besides Danny Coulombe. 

5. Dylan Cease

This is a tough one because he has not had a great season this year, but he clearly has elite stuff when you look at his past three years of work. The White Sox could be looking to offload Cease as he is young and could give them a lot of prospects, which they desperately need. It would take a lot, but if the Orioles really want to try and make it deep into the playoffs, this is a player they need to try and get.