Orioles Open to Trading Majority of Roster
Report says Baltimore is willing to move most players, with Pete Alonso the only one described as untouchable.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Baseball
The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly open to trading a majority of their roster, according to a report by Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. The front office is said to be willing to consider sweeping changes heading into the offseason.
Why it matters
The report signals a potential reset for the Orioles after a tank job from 2018 to 2021 that placed the club among the worst in baseball. It also puts shortstop Gunnar Henderson, an AL Rookie of the Year and All-Star, at the center of trade speculation.
Gunnar Henderson has 110 home runs across 655 career games. He is not a free agent until 2029 and has not signed a contract extension.
The players
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland, that play in the American League East.
Gunnar Henderson
Gunnar Henderson is an Orioles shortstop who won AL Rookie of the Year and has been named an All-Star.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia, and are reported as a potential trade partner for Henderson.
The details
MLBTR.com's Darragh McDonald wrote about the report that the Orioles are open to moving most of their roster. Pete Alonso is the only player described as untouchable, while Baltimore already traded Adley Rustchman earlier this season.
Timeline
2018 to 2021: Orioles complete a tank job placing them among the worst clubs in baseball.
Earlier this season: Orioles trade Adley Rustchman.
2029: Gunnar Henderson becomes a free agent.
Roadmap
The Orioles' 2018 to 2021 tank job was designed to stockpile young talent, and this report suggests that rebuild may now be entering a sell phase. Trading Henderson would mark a major turn for a franchise that built its core through that stretch.
Fantasy managers relying on Gunnar Henderson should monitor trade news, since a move to Atlanta would change his lineup context. Pete Alonso's status as the only untouchable player also narrows which Orioles could be on the move.
The takeaway
The report suggests Baltimore may be ready to sell after its long rebuild, which could reshape both the Orioles roster and the trade market. Readers should watch for confirmed deals rather than reported interest.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's rebuild, see Baseball coverage of Baltimore.
