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The Orioles are laying off multiple people from business-side departments, sources told The Baltimore Banner.

The exact number of employees affected wasn’t immediately clear, although sources said the employees included members of the teams responsible for business operations, content production and in-game presentation.

One source with direct knowledge called it a “bloodbath.”

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There is expected to be a lockout in December once the current collective bargaining agreement expires, although sources said these job moves were not made with that in mind. The Orioles still have job postings open for multiple positions across the organization.

A spokesperson for principal owner David Rubenstein declined to comment. An Orioles team spokesperson confirmed that changes were being made within the business operations department but declined to comment further. The spokesperson said the team does not comment on employment matters.