5 Outfielders The Baltimore Orioles Should Target At Trade Deadline

5 Outfielders The Baltimore Orioles Should Target At Trade Deadline

By Ben Linton

July 18, 2015

5 Outfielders The Baltimore Orioles Should Target At Trade Deadline

Charlie Blackmon — Despite a rough stretch of games, the Baltimore Orioles are still very much alive in both the AL East division and Wild Card race. However, the team's recent performance suggests that changes must be made in order for the Orioles to contend. Baltimore's corner outfield spots have been a revolving door all season, and making a trade could solve this issue. The Orioles should acquire one of these five outfielders at the trade deadline.

Despite a rough stretch of games, the Baltimore Orioles are still very much alive in both the AL East division and Wild Card race. However, the team's recent performance suggests that changes must be made in order for the Orioles to contend. Baltimore's corner outfield spots have been a revolving door all season, and making a trade could solve this issue. The Orioles should acquire one of these five outfielders at the trade deadline.

5. Josh Reddick

Josh Reddick

5. Josh Reddick

Josh Reddick — Reddick is enjoying a successful season with the Oakland Athletics due to an improved and disciplined approach at the plate. He's batting .284 with 11 home runs, 51 RBIs and only 36 strikeouts this year. If the A's continue to slide out of the AL West division race then they may be compelled to trade Reddick, who will become a free agent next season.

Reddick is enjoying a successful season with the Oakland Athletics due to an improved and disciplined approach at the plate. He's batting .284 with 11 home runs, 51 RBIs and only 36 strikeouts this year. If the A's continue to slide out of the AL West division race then they may be compelled to trade Reddick, who will become a free agent next season.

4. Ben Revere

Ben Revere

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4. Ben Revere

Ben Revere — The Orioles' offense has relied on the home run this season, which can be both a blessing and a curse. Baltimore is fourth in the American League with 110 long balls, but is 14th in the AL with only 27 stolen bases. Though Revere only has one home run this season, he's batting .297 with 21 steals this year. He'd be a perfect leadoff hitter for the Orioles, providing Baltimore with a more balanced and less one-dimensional offense.

The Orioles' offense has relied on the home run this season, which can be both a blessing and a curse. Baltimore is fourth in the American League with 110 long balls, but is 14th in the AL with only 27 stolen bases. Though Revere only has one home run this season, he's batting .297 with 21 steals this year. He'd be a perfect leadoff hitter for the Orioles, providing Baltimore with a more balanced and less one-dimensional offense.

3. Gerardo Parra

Gerardo Perra

3. Gerardo Parra

Gerardo Parra — The 28-year-old Parra is having a career year in 2015, batting .311 with nine home runs, 30 RBIs and six stolen bases for the Milwaukee Brewers. He's also a superb defender, with a career fielding percentage of .982 and two Gold Gloves on his resume. Parra would be another nice addition to the top of the Orioles' lineup, and he might not require a lofty price.

The 28-year-old Parra is having a career year in 2015, batting .311 with nine home runs, 30 RBIs and six stolen bases for the Milwaukee Brewers. He's also a superb defender, with a career fielding percentage of .982 and two Gold Gloves on his resume. Parra would be another nice addition to the top of the Orioles' lineup, and he might not require a lofty price.

2. Charlie Blackmon

Charlie Blackmon

2. Charlie Blackmon

Charlie Blackmon — Blackmon emerged as an All-Star performer last season with the Colorado Rockies, and has continued that success into this year. He's batting .292 with 12 home runs, 41 RBIs this season with Colorado, a team that appears to be sellers at the trade deadline. Blackmon also has 24 steals, which is third in the National League. The Orioles would have to give up some young and talented pitchers in order to acquire him, but it might be worth a shot.

Blackmon emerged as an All-Star performer last season with the Colorado Rockies, and has continued that success into this year. He's batting .292 with 12 home runs, 41 RBIs this season with Colorado, a team that appears to be sellers at the trade deadline. Blackmon also has 24 steals, which is third in the National League. The Orioles would have to give up some young and talented pitchers in order to acquire him, but it might be worth a shot.

1. Justin Upton

Justin Upton

1. Justin Upton

Justin Upton — Upton will be one of the most sought after players on the trade market, but the Orioles should attempt to acquire the All-Star outfielder. He's batting .254 with 15 home runs, 49 RBIs and 17 steals for the San Diego Padres this season. It all depends on what Baltimore would be willing to give up for Upton. Having a 1-2-3-4 punch of Machado-Upton-Jones-Davis would certainly push the Orioles into contention for the AL East title.

Upton will be one of the most sought after players on the trade market, but the Orioles should attempt to acquire the All-Star outfielder. He's batting .254 with 15 home runs, 49 RBIs and 17 steals for the San Diego Padres this season. It all depends on what Baltimore would be willing to give up for Upton. Having a 1-2-3-4 punch of Machado-Upton-Jones-Davis would certainly push the Orioles into contention for the AL East title.

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