The Orioles, in last place in the American League East, found themselves in a yard sale at Thursday’s MLB trade deadline.

The moves started early, with Baltimore trading Bryan Baker to the Rays on July 10 for the 37th overall pick in the 2025 draft, which the Orioles used to select prep outfielder Slater de Brun. The sell-off continued July 25 when the Orioles sent left-hander Gregory Soto to the Mets.

A mid-doubleheader move sent Seranthony Domínguez from one clubhouse to the other Monday, and a series of late trades Wednesday night into Thursday, with Ramón Urías to Houston and Andrew Kittredge to the Cubs, showed the Orioles weren’t just interested in trading expiring contracts.

On Thursday, Cedric Mullins was on the move, the Orioles sending their center fielder to the New York Mets, with Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano traded to San Diego a few minutes later. Charlie Morton got traded right at the deadline, the veteran sent to Detroit.

Although the deadline has passed, it is still possible news of other deals will break Thursday night.

But, if that’s it for the Orioles, here’s every move they made.

July 31: RHP Charlie Morton traded to the Detroit Tigers

Who the Orioles gave up: The Orioles lost the first 10 games Morton appeared in as he pitched to a 7.76 ERA during that span. But, a short move to the bullpen saved Morton’s season, and he’s posted a 3.88 ERA since returning to the rotation in late May.

Who the Orioles got: Micah Ashman, a 22-year-old left-handed reliever, was recently called up to Double-A, where he’s made two appearances and surrendered zero runs.

In 39 1/3 innings with High-A West Michigan prior to that, he recorded a 1.60 ERA and struck out 46.

Analysis: Morton, as he has admitted, is part of the reason the Orioles are sellers. If general manager Mike Elias had gotten a higher-end starter last offseason (or if Morton had found his form earlier) would Baltimore be in this situation? And is that Morton’s fault or Elias’ for not signing an ace?

July 31: 1B/DH Ryan O’Hearn, OF Ramón Laureano and cash traded to the San Diego Padres

Who the Orioles gave up: O’Hearn, a cash-considerations acquisition in 2023, is in the middle of a career year, making his first All-Star game. Laureano is also on track to have his best season, hitting .290 with an .884 OPS after a slow start.

Who the Orioles got: The Orioles are getting six prospects. Left-handed pitcher Boston Bateman, the Padres’ No. 4 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, had a 4.08 ERA in 15 starts in Low-A. He has an upper-90s fastball with a 60-grade (out of 80) curveball, according to Baseball America.

Infielder Cobb Hightower, the Padres’ No. 6 prospect, plays shortstop and second base. Also in Low-A, he was hitting .239.

INF/OF Victor Figueroa, the Padres No. 29 prospect, was hitting .262 with an .831 OPS in Low-A.

Right-hander Tyson Neighbors, the Padres’ No. 12 prospect, was pitching for their Double-A affiliate, where he had a 2.57 ERA in 21 innings.

Infielder Brandon Butterworth, a versatile defender, was hitting .267 in High-A.

Right-hander Tanner Smith was recently promoted to low-A, where he has a 1.80 ERA in 15 innings.

Analysis: O’Hearn’s resurgence — from thinking his career was over after it didn’t work out with the Royals to becoming a key part of the Orioles — made him one of the best stories over the past three seasons. His presence will be missed on and off the field, but, like most of the other players the Orioles traded, his contract is expiring at the end of the season. Coby Mayo will likely see an increase in playing time.

Laureano has a $6.5 million club option for next season, which will be a steal if he can produce again like he has this season.

In return, the Orioles got four of the Padres’ top 30 prospects, a pretty good haul for an expiring contract and one extra year of Laureano.

July 31: CF Cedric Mullins traded to the New York Mets

Who the Orioles gave up: A beloved longtime Oriole, Mullins debuted in 2018 and had been a fixture since 2020. An All-Star, the Orioles’ only 30-30 player and a showstopping center fielder, Mullins was the last remaining player of the rebuild. He’s had his ups and downs, hitting .229 with a .738 on the season, but he went 9-for-20 in his final homestand and had three spectacular catches, including two home run robberies.

Who the Orioles got: Right-handed pitchers Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh have all been used primarily as relievers. Nunez pitched for the Mets’ Double-A affiliate, with a 2.10 ERA in 22 relief appearances, while Gomez and Marsh were in High-A.

Analysis: Losing Mullins, whether it was at the trade deadline or after the season when he is set to become a free agent, was always going to hurt fans. But the Orioles haven’t shown a willingness to extend or re-sign players, so at least by losing him now they got something in return. Colton Cowser can play center field, and outfield prospect Dylan Beavers appears to be near a call-up.

Gomez was the Mets’ No. 30 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and he comes with a fastball that once reached 104.5 mph, faster than anyone in the majors. Control will always be the question with him, but the Orioles have a track record of taming flamethrowers, including current closer Félix Bautista.

Nunez, the Mets’ No. 14 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is an interesting case. He was drafted originally by the Padres but was released and joined the University of Tampa, an NCAA Division II school where he converted from third base to pitcher. He signed as a free agent with the Mets in 2024. Nunez is inexperienced on the mound, but he has a low-90s cutter, 85-87 mph sweeper and mid-80s changeup, according to MLB Pipeline.

Marsh, 22, has a 2.57 ERA in 42 innings with High-A Brooklyn.

July 31: RHP Andrew Kittredge traded to the Chicago Cubs

Who the Orioles gave up: Kittredge started the season on the injured list after having knee surgery during spring training, but he’s been one of the Orioles’ most reliable relievers since he returned in late May, pitching to a 3.45 ERA in 31 1/3 innings.

Who the Orioles got: SS Wilfri De La Cruz, the Cubs’ No. 20 prospect, according to Baseball America, was an international signing out of the Dominican Republic this year. He has a .262 average with an .859 OPS in 27 games in the Dominican Summer League.

Analysis: Kittredge has a $9 million club option for 2026, and if the Orioles plan to contend next season, as Elias has said they do, it’s hard to fathom they’ll find a quality arm like Kittredge at a lower price point. They will need to spend this offseason to replace Kittredge, Domínguez, Soto and Baker.

De La Cruz, 17, signed for $2.3 million with the Cubs, the largest international signing bonus handed out by the franchise this year. He trained at what’s known as the shortstop factory in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, which has produced names such as Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tony Fernandez. A switch hitter, De La Cruz is still growing, so the potential is clearly there.

July 30: INF Ramón Urías traded to the Astros

Who the Orioles gave up: Urías has proved his value with his defensive versatility, playing every infield position for the Orioles over the past five seasons. He was hitting .248 this season while mainly rotating off the bench at second and third.

Who the Orioles got: Right-handed pitcher Twine Palmer had a 2.13 ERA in 42 1/3 innings for the Astros’ Single-A affiliate.

Analysis: Urías, who won a Gold Glove at third base in 2022, has one year of team control left. The Orioles will miss having someone off the bench they can slot into any infield spot, but this could open more playing time for Mayo. They also have Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo, who are on the injured list and under control for one more year, so they will have infield options.

Palmer, 20, was a 19th-round pick in the 2024 draft who doesn’t allow a lot of hard contact. He’s mainly been a starter this season, and it’s too early in his career to know if he’ll stick there or move to the bullpen.

July 29: RHP Seranthony Domínguez traded to the Blue Jays

Who the Orioles gave up: Domínguez, acquired at last year’s deadline from the Phillies, had a 3.24 ERA in 41⅔ innings with two saves.

Who the Orioles got: Right-handed pitcher Juaron Watts-Brown, the Blue Jays’ No. 10 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. Watts-Brown, 23, has a mid-90s fastball, a slider, a curveball and a changeup. He has a 3.54 ERA across 19 starts in High-A and Double-A this season.

Analysis: After being traded between games of a doubleheader, Domínguez only had to walk down the hallway to get to his new team. Domínguez will be a free agent after this season. The reliever market is in favor of sellers, so getting one of the Blue Jays’ top prospects in exchange for a rental bullpen piece is a good deal for the Orioles.

Watts-Brown also only had to cross a hallway to get to his new team because New Hampshire, the Blue Jays’ Double-A affiliate, is playing Chesapeake. He has a strong slider and is expected to be a mid- to back-end starter.

July 25: LHP Gregory Soto traded to the Mets

Who the Orioles gave up: Soto has pitched to a 3.96 ERA in 36⅓ innings this season. He’s worked primarily in the seventh or eighth inning and has one save, which he recorded Thursday after closer Félix Bautista was placed on the injured list.

Who the Orioles got: Right-hander Wellington Aracena, 20, was in Single-A for the Mets. With a fastball that tops out at 101 mph and averages 97 mph, he was ranked 28th on the Mets prospect list, according to Baseball America. Righty Cameron Foster, 26, has primarily pitched in Double-A this season, recording a 1.01 ERA in 26⅔ innings. In a two-game stint in Triple-A, he allowed seven runs in 3⅔ innings.

Analysis: Soto, in his final year of arbitration, will be a free agent after this season. Although Soto was a key part of Baltimore’s bullpen — and could have taken an even bigger role in Bautista’s absence — it was unlikely that the Orioles would have re-signed him in the offseason. Dealing him now adds two young arms to the system.

Aracena is intriguing — his lack of command can cause trouble, as is often the case with young flamethrowers, but he has a strong cutter, curve and slider. He has the bigger upside, but adding Foster gives the Orioles another arm in the upper levels of the minors who could help replenish what the team is expected to lose at the deadline.

This article has been updated.