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Baltimore Orioles Predicted to Trade for Braves Star Pitcher in Bold Move

It is no secret that the 2026 season was an ugly one for the Baltimore Orioles.After entering the season with high expectations, the Orioles finished with a 79-82 record and fourth in the AL East. The Orioles are now gearing…

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 1:41 PM

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Bleacher Report predicts the Baltimore Orioles will trade for Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider this offseason.
The projected trade proposal sends Orioles prospects Nate George and Wehiwa Aloy to the Braves.
The proposal suggests Atlanta may need to retain part of the minimum $49 million remaining on Strider's contract.

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Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicts the Baltimore Orioles will trade for Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider this offseason. The projected trade proposal would send prospects Nate George and Wehiwa Aloy to Atlanta in exchange for the 27-year-old starter, with Baltimore seeking rotation reinforcements following a 79-82 finish in the 2026 season.

Miller notes that Baltimore could absorb Strider's remaining contract of at least $49 million as veteran pitchers leave the payroll. Strider posted a 4-2 record and a 5.31 ERA across eight starts in 2026, looking to recapture his previous All-Star form from 2023.

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