The Baltimore Orioles are red-hot right now, winning seven of their last 10 games and completely dominating the early portion of June which looked like it could have presented them some problems.

How they’re accomplishing this is equally as impressive following a string of injuries to their pitching staff that has seen two of their starters go down with season-ending surgeries and a high-leverage reliever recently sidelined.

The Orioles were always going to be likely buyers at the trade deadline, but these issues have made additions even more urgent.

As an organization who has built their team on the back of strong scouting, drafting, and development, they don’t want to trade away many, if any, of their star prospects.

But to land a difference maker who can propel them to a deep playoff run, they’ll need to ship out a few.

First, general manager Mike Elias wants to see what his internal options can offer.

Cade Povich has started two games, and after clunky debut, he rebounded to pitch six scoreless innings where he only gave up five hits and struck out six batters while walking none.

If Elias and manager Brandon Hyde are comfortable enough with the 24-year-old throwing impact innings for them the rest of the way, then that will help them hone in on fewer areas of need by only potentially pursuing one starter, additional bullpen arms, and perhaps an outfielder.