Current speculation on Jordan Westburg’s Orioles future should only lead to one conclusion

Writer Brian Burrows argues that the Baltimore Orioles should trade infielder Jordan Westburg to resolve an impending roster logjam. Westburg missed the entire 2026 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, allowing players such as Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Coby Mayo to establish themselves at third base, while Pete Alonso's signing solidified first base and Jackson Holliday remains the priority at second.

Burrows notes that although trading Westburg following a missed season represents selling low, his past All-Star pedigree and positional versatility retain trade value. The writer suggests general manager Mike Elias could use Westburg to address roster needs elsewhere, echoing past trades that resolved similar positional surplus.