The Orioles could use Juan Pierre with Nick Markakis out for six weeks with a broken thumb.

Markakis was Baltimore's leadoff hitter. Pierre has 34 steals and a .346 on-base percentage for the Phillies.

The Orioles have interest, according to sources, but Philadelphia isn't jumping at the chance to move him.

Pierre wouldn't be eligible for Baltimore's playoff roster, but he could help get them there.