The trade talks surrounding Manny Machado have been heating up in recent weeks, and all indications are that the Baltimore Orioles are close to making a deal. According to one report, that deal will be completed at some point during the All-Star break.
Jim Bowden of CBS Sports was told by sources that the 2018 MLB All-Star Game will likely be the last time Machado represents the Orioles.
Manny Machado will represent the #Orioles in the All Star Game….but he is expected to be traded before the regular season resumes later in the week according to sources involved in the trade discussions.
— Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) July 16, 2018
The O’s gave us an indication that they are on the verge of completing a trade when they pulled Machado from Sunday’s game due to some concerns over field conditions.
We have already heard that two teams are the finalists to land Machado, but others are sure to make a final push to land the star shortstop. Teams have until July 31 to work out trades, but it sounds like Machado won’t be with the Orioles when that is upon us.
