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Orioles' most likely trade candidate stems from $155 million Pete Alonso deal
TL;DR
The Baltimore Orioles' recent acquisition of Pete Alonso for $155 million may lead to a trade involving another position player. Alonso's signing creates a roster crunch as he returns from injury.
Key points
- Pete Alonso signed a $155 million contract with the Orioles
- Alonso's signing creates a roster issue for the Orioles
- Another position player may be traded due to Alonso's presence
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Pete Alonso is the first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for at least the next five years.
The All-Star signed a $155 million contract with the AL East club during the offseason, leaving the New York Mets after spending the first seven seasons of his career in Queens.
Alonso's presence leaves another Orioles position player without a role on the team when he returns from injury.
Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller wrote Wednesday that the 29-year-old first baseman is Baltimore's most likely trade candidate.
"Goodness only knows why they held onto [Ryan] Mountcastle after signing Pete Alonso, but regardless of whether the O's are buying or selling, he is one of the most obvious trade candidates out there—provided he makes it back from his broken foot in time to make an impact in the weeks leading up to the deadline," Miller wrote.
Q&A
What is the significance of Pete Alonso's $155 million contract with the Orioles?
Pete Alonso's $155 million contract solidifies his role as the team's first baseman, impacting the roster dynamics and potentially leading to trades.
Which Orioles player is most likely to be traded after Alonso's signing?
The signing of Pete Alonso creates a situation where another position player may be traded due to a lack of available roles on the team.
How does Pete Alonso's injury affect the Orioles' roster?
Alonso's return from injury will necessitate adjustments in the Orioles' lineup, likely leading to a trade of another player to accommodate him.
