Orioles trade 2 stars amid wild-card chase, fans split on deadline deals

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The Baltimore Orioles are in contention for the playoffs.

Heading into Tuesday, the Orioles were 52-51 and 2 ½ games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final American League wild-card spot. 

The Orioles won 10 straight in July and finished 16-9 for the month.

The team's playoff contention coupled with its moves before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline drew mixed reviews on social media.  

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Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge López (48) celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman after the team's win over the Cincinnati Reds July 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Trey Mancini, who was the 2021 American League Player of the Year after a comeback from colon cancer, was traded to the Houston Astros Monday as part of a three-team deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. He was batting .268 with a .751 OPS and 10 home runs in 98 games.

On Tuesday, the Orioles dealt reliever Jorge López to the Minnesota Twins in what figures to be a huge blow to Baltimore's bullpen. López was an All-Star for the first time this season and has a 1.68 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 19 saves.

Both players are now with division leaders and will contend for the World Series, while the Orioles open themselves up for a struggle down the stretch.

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) is greeted by teammates after hitting an inside-the-park home run during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays July 28, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

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Some fans expressed their frustrations with the Orioles while others were expressing