Have the Orioles traded away too many good prospects? | MAILBAG

Rich Dubroff addresses reader questions regarding whether Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias has traded away too many promising prospects. Dubroff defends Elias' overall trade track record, arguing that while players like Kyle Stowers, Joey Ortiz, and Cade Bodine have succeeded elsewhere, Baltimore often dealt from surplus positions to fill critical major league needs like pitching.

Dubroff also provides an update on first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, noting he missed the remainder of the season following a July oblique injury during a rehab assignment. He adds that Baltimore holds a $7.5 million club option on Mountcastle for 2027 that appears unlikely to be exercised.