Orioles using caution with Manny Machado as trade rumors swirl
newsdepo.com
The Baltimore Orioles had not agreed to a trade involving Manny Machado as of Sunday afternoon, but that does not mean they are going to risk doing anything that could compromise a potential deal.Following a rain delay in their game against the Texas RangersOrioles using caution with Manny Machado as trade rumors swirl
The Baltimore Orioles had not agreed to a trade involving Manny Machado as of Sunday afternoon, but that does not mean they are going to risk doing anything that could compromise a potential deal.Following a rain delay in their game against the Texas Rangers, the Orioles decided to bench Machado. While many took that as a sign he had been traded, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Baltimore was simply exercising caution with poor field conditions. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that the Orioles are closing in on a Machado trade, so it makes sense that they aren’t taking any chances. It appears the sweepstakes may have been narrowed down to two teams, and it would be a surprise at this point if Machado remains in Baltimore until the July 31 trade deadline. Read more