This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles as Job of Orioles Boss 'Could Be in Jeopardy' Depending on How Trade Deadline Goes. Mike Elias has done a tremendous job of getting the Baltimore Orioles to this current point.

Team officials have taken the approach that the Mets, as constructed, are likely good enough to reach the postseason for a second straight year.

Ultimately, the cost of acquiring Alcantara and the risk of him not returning to his elite form could make a deal with the Mets unlikely.