Auburn catcher/outfielder Ike Irish has signed with the Baltimore Orioles, the American League team announced on Friday. The Orioles chose Irish with the 19th selection in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. Irish joined Baltimore for a $4,418,400 signing bonus, mlb.com reported.

The Baltimore Orioles are trying to mount a comeback, but time is running out. With 12 days until the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the Orioles sit last in the AL East with a 7.5-game deficit to the final Wild Card spot. So, what is the latest on Baltimore’s plan at the trade deadline? It doesn’t seem to be one full of confidence in 2025.

With 67 games left, the Orioles must play at an incredible pace to make the playoffs. A selloff at the trade deadline seems more likely.