US EditionCubs Play the Orioles in First of 3-Game Series
MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – The Orioles traded veteran players Urias and Kittredge to acquire promising young prospects Palmer and De La Cruz as part of a roster rebuild ahead of the trade deadline.
- On Thursday, the Orioles traded infielder Ramón Urias to the Houston Astros for Twine Palmer and sent right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Chicago Cubs for Wilfri De La Cruz.
- Building on recent deals, the Orioles emphasized a new philosophy as the Baltimore Orioles front office worked late into the deadline, prioritizing controlled assets and prospects.
- Posting a 3.45 ERA in 31 appearances after debuting May 21 following knee surgery, Kittredge has been effective since returning.
- The Orioles bullpen shifts for Friday’s opener at Wrigley Field without Kittredge, while Urias, batting.248 with eight homers and 34 RBIs, is poised to take over as Houston’s third baseman after Paredes’ strain.
- Projecting forward, Wilfri De La Cruz could finish 2025 in the Florida Complex League or Low-A Delmarva, reflecting Baltimore’s scouting success.
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