July was the Orioles’ first winning month of 2026, as Baltimore’s impressive 15-8 record over the last 31 days improved the team’s record to 54-56. “We’re not going to have a strong bias towards being in one of those buckets, buyer or seller. I think we put ourselves in a position where we can’t have a bias in either direction,” Elias said. While Elias’ statement is true in terms of the roster in general, even obliquely alluding to any further changes to the catching position is sure to spark more rumors about the possibility of a Rutschman trade. The Rays, Red Sox, and Yankees are three contenders all looking for catching help, and Sherman hears from a source that the Orioles wouldn’t balk at moving Rutschman to a division rival.