This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles as Orioles' star outfielder seen as backup plan for Padres at trade deadline. As the Baltimore Orioles continue to sell, one of their outfielders might be seen as a backup plan for a National League West contender.

The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.