Blue Jays AL East Recap: Deadline Details

Baltimore reclaims first

Baltimore Orioles: 59-45

The Baltimore Orioles struck Sunday night to address their biggest need, a struggling rotation. The Orioles found balance by sending a pitching prospect to the Mariners in exchange for veteran Wade Miley, fresh off a no-hit bid.

Miley is the workhorse they need for their rotation, capable of eating up innings and heshould help stabilize as their rotation. A stable rotation, will mean a more relaxed bullpen, which the Orioles could definitely use.

The Orioles were also reunited with Steve Pearce after sending a prospect to the Tampa Bay Rays. A popular member of the O’s club house during multiple seasons adds versatile depth in the outfield and a strong bench bat.

Baltimore’s upgrades came at the right time, as they were once again briefly knocked out of first place, this time by the Blue Jays. With improvements of their own, the Red Sox and Blue Jays are just a mere game behind, and the Orioles will need to kick into gear to separate themselves from their Division foes.  

Final Takeaway: The Orioles significantly upgraded their rotation, and should quickly see the effects of that. Despite being challenged in recent weeks by both Toronto and Boston, the Orioles once again appear positioned as division favourites.

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