Orioles listening to offers for Adley Rutschman as MLB trade deadline inches closer

The Orioles could move on from their former No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman before the trade deadline. While the Orioles are not looking to trade Rutschman, they are listening to offers for the 2019 first overall draft choice, according to ESPN. The outlet gives the catcher a 30-percent chance to be traded before the deadline, saying he’s good enough to demand a strong return for Baltimore. Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles grounds out during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros. Getty Images Rutschman is set to be a free agent after the 2027 season, and long-term deal to stay in Baltimore appears unlikely. One tricky detail could be that most teams looking for a catcher are in the American League East, the same division as the Orioles. ESPN lists the Red Sox, Rangers,