Unorthodox Orioles-Twins Trade Could Be One of Many Before Deadline
Summary
The Baltimore Orioles traded pitcher Dean Kremer to the Minnesota Twins on July 31. This trade is part of a busy trade deadline period, with several teams close in the American League Wild Card race making moves to improve their chances.Key Facts
- Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said the team is neither fully buying nor selling players this season.
- Dean Kremer, a right-handed pitcher, had a 42-44 win-loss record and a 4.37 earned run average (ERA) in 133 games with the Orioles.
- Kremer struggled this season, with a 1-4 record and a 6.50 ERA in seven starts, partly due to a right leg injury.
- The Minnesota Twins are one game ahead of the Orioles in the American League Wild Card standings.
- The Twins recently acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets.
- Six teams in the American League are within five games of the last Wild Card spot, showing a competitive playoff race.
- Trades like Kremer’s deal may increase as the trade deadline approaches, with teams trying to strengthen their rosters.
- The trade deadline for major league players is on the Monday following this trade.
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