Everything is ahead of the Orioles on trade deadline day. Before 6 p.m. arrives, Baltimore could go in many directions.

In this story, The Banner breaks down the possibilities based on discussions with industry sources. Talks revolving around several Orioles pitchers ramped up Sunday afternoon, according to sources, and outfielder Taylor Ward is also under the spotlight.

Meanwhile, the Orioles are seeking additions that include a left-handed reliever and an outfielder. A trade for a starting pitcher is not off the table.

Let’s dive in.

What has occurred already?

The Orioles have completed two trades. Right-hander Dean Kremer was sent to the Minnesota Twins for 18-year-old outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes.

Baltimore also acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers to help with the absences of Samuel Basallo and Adley Rutschman, who are on the injured list.

The Orioles are expected to be fairly active today.

Which players are receiving interest?

Trevor Rogers, LHP

A source with knowledge of the Orioles’ trade deadline approach said they won’t feel pressured to sell left-hander Trevor Rogers, even though he is a pending free agent, because of the chance to give Rogers a qualifying offer. If Rogers accepts, he’d be under contract for 2027. If he doesn’t, Baltimore would receive draft pick compensation from whichever team lands him in free agency.

Multiple teams are interested to varying degrees in Rogers, sources said. There are multiple teams seeking starting pitching, and while Rogers is far from the lone option on the market, he is having a good year.

Rogers has a 4.27 ERA in 20 starts. Since June, his ERA is 2.21 in 10 starts.

Taylor Ward, OF

For teams seeking help from the right side of the plate, outfielder Taylor Ward is taking center stage. According to The Athletic, Ward has been of interest to multiple teams, including the Pirates, Rays, Rangers, Yankees and Phillies.

It has been a weird season for Ward. Although he’s reaching base at a career-high level, his power has taken a significant step back. Ward hit a career-high 36 home runs last year for the Angels. He has seven this season.

Ward could also be a candidate to receive a qualifying offer from the Orioles this winter, so they won’t feel unbearable pressure to trade him. But, given the weak righty outfield market, Ward could be of interest to multiple buyers.

Granted, Ward splits the opinions of MLB talent evaluators. According to multiple scouts, his defense in left field is seen as below average. And, while his plate discipline is strong, the power regression is halting.

Adley Rutschman, C

The most interesting — and, for an Orioles fan, perhaps the most undesirable — name to see in trade rumors is catcher Adley Rutschman. Sources said teams have called the Orioles regarding Rutschman’s availability, and while the Orioles haven’t closed the door on it, the asking price is high.

In at least one case, the asking price includes a major league-ready starting pitcher on top of high-ranking prospects. On Sunday afternoon, two sources said, the market for Rutschman appeared to cool because the Orioles had not wavered from their asking price. By early Monday morning, a source said, talks picked up again. Just because there is interest doesn’t mean a deal will happen. But it’s notable that the Orioles are listening.

Two industry sources said this seems to be Baltimore doing its due diligence rather than outright shopping Rutschman, but if the right deal takes shape, the Orioles would pounce. Perhaps in the offseason, when teams have more flexibility, the Orioles will seek a trade then. Rutschman is under team control for 2027, then he’ll become a free agent.

Rico Garcia, RHP

The Orioles may be open to moving one of their right-handed relievers, a source with knowledge of their plans said, and multiple teams have called about a few relievers, sources said. After right-hander Yennier Cano signed a two-year contract Friday with a club option for 2029, attention has shifted to other pitchers.

Right-hander Rico Garcia is one of those players inquired about. Just because a team shows interest, of course, does not guarantee a trade. But Garcia would be an interesting addition for another team. Will the late bloomer pitch to his early-season level? Or will he scuffle in a new setting, as he has lately for Baltimore?

Garcia is under team control until 2031, so the Orioles won’t feel a need to move him unless the package is enticing. He has a 3.04 ERA in 47 1/3 innings. That has risen of late. Through the end of May, Garcia’s ERA was 0.71. From June onward, it is 5.73.

Tyler Wells, RHP

Right-hander Tyler Wells is one of Baltimore’s most reliable relievers. He can pitch multiple innings as needed, he can close games, and he is under team control for 2027.

All of that is why opposing teams have some interest in Wells, sources said. Again, interest shown does not mean the Orioles would trade someone, particularly when it comes to a reliable reliever.

Wells transitioned from a starting role into a reliever this season, and he hasn’t missed a beat. He holds a 2.67 ERA in 43 games with four saves.

With right-hander Ryan Helsley out as he recovers from elbow inflammation, Wells has been part of Baltimore’s closer-by-committee approach.

Andrew Kittredge, RHP

To close out the trio of righty relievers who have dealt with interest of late from opposing clubs, right-hander Andrew Kittredge is the lone rental. He has been through this before. The Orioles traded Kittredge last year to the Cubs, then reacquired him in an offseason trade from Chicago.

Kittredge, 36, struggled Saturday night against the Phillies. Apart from that, he has been reliable and can fit in multiple roles, from middle relief to late-game situations. He has a 4.02 ERA in 37 games with four saves.

Who the Orioles could seek

That was a whole lot of information on players the Orioles could sell. But president of baseball operations Mike Elias indicated they are preparing to operate as a buyer and a seller, depending on fits and packages.

A source with knowledge of Baltimore’s desires said a left-handed reliever and an outfielder are likely aims, although Elias declined to specifically indicate which positions he’s seeking. If they like the fit, Elias said, the Orioles will make a move.

The following names did not come from sources; rather, they fit a positional need and could make sense for the Orioles.

One requirement is that these players are under team control longer than this season. In that case, they can be part of the roster next year, when the Orioles aim to be more definitively buyers at the deadline.

Brennan Bernardino, LHP

Left-hander Brennan Bernardino of the Colorado Rockies is having the best year of his career. The 34-year-old reliever has recorded a 2.58 ERA in 45 1/3 innings, and he has conceded only two home runs. With a sinker a heavy part of his pitch rotation, Bernardino forces ground balls at a 45.3% rate.

The Orioles have a clear need for a lefty reliever, especially with Keegan Akin out for the year with an elbow injury. Bernardino is under team control until 2030.

Ryan Weathers, LHP

An American League East trade would be hard to pull off, but if the Orioles trade Rutschman to the New York Yankees, left-hander Ryan Weathers or right-hander Will Warren should be in that package. They are young, controllable starting pitchers. Weathers would provide a lefty in case Rogers is dealt.

Hogan Harris, LHP

Another southpaw reliever, Hogan Harris of the Athletics is a worthy target. He’s yet to reach arbitration. The 29-year-old has a 3.38 ERA in 51 games, and he has earned nine saves this year.

José Soriano, RHP

The Orioles swung a deal last winter with the Angels to land Ward. They could return to Anaheim to get right-hander José Soriano. Soriano is under team control for two additional seasons after this one. The 27-year-old has impressed with a 3.29 ERA in 22 starts.

He is expected to be on the move. He was scratched from his Saturday start due to uncertainty around the deadline, the Angels said.

Emerson Hancock, RHP

Every year, it seems, a Seattle Mariners pitcher is floated as an option for the Orioles. Here it goes again. Seattle traded right-hander Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox. It could part with right-hander Emerson Hancock as well, according to ESPN.

Hancock, 27, has yet to reach arbitration. He would be another starter to build a rotation around, joining Kyle Bradish and Shane Baz under long-term commitments. Hancock has a 3.26 ERA in 20 starts.

Jo Adell, OF

The Orioles could use a right-handed-hitting outfielder if they move Ward, and Angels outfielder Jo Adell could fit a need in two places. He is a streaky hitter, which has its benefits and drawbacks, but he can play center field as needed. That would give the Orioles another option, especially if they’d like to platoon more with Colton Cowser.

Adell is not having his best season. He is hitting .240 with a .684 OPS.

Lars Nootbar, OF

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is an interesting option. He can play center field but is a lefty hitter, so he might not fit the mold of what Baltimore would like. Still, Nootbaar is a solid defender. He’s hitting .235 with a .690 OPS.