The Baltimore Orioles are shopping Manny Machado, and there’s a twist — Machado wants to move from third base to shortstop as he enters his final season before free agency, according to major league sources.



The Orioles’ goal in a Machado trade is to acquire two young, controllable starting pitchers, sources say. The O’s might not meet that target with Machado under control for only one more season, but their willingness to trade their best player is a marked departure for an organization that historically has resisted rebuilding and tried to field the best team possible under owner Peter Angelos.



Club officials want to get immediate value for Machado rather than trade him for a lesser return at the non-waiver deadline or receive draft-pick compensation if he leaves as a free agent, sources say. The club does not expect to re-sign Machado, who will enter the free agent market at 26 and might command a contract of more than $300...