Pretty sure Rutschman is a free agent at the end of the 2027 season. Which leaves two seasons to try and contend with him.
The Orioles probably don’t want to wait until his walk year to deal him if they hope to get back a decent package. Which means offering him sometime between now and next year’s deadline.
Of course, this precludes them extending him. Because they have shown no willingness to do that with any of their players.