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Orioles Expected to Target a Front-Line Starting Pitcher
Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports writes that the Baltimore Orioles "have to bring in a front-line starter" this offseason and cannot afford to miss the playoffs again, or general manager Mike Elias' job will be on the line. The Orioles have learned that they cannot sit idle and expect to compete in the tough American League East, even if they have a solid core of young rising players. Starting pitching will be a point of emphasis this offseason, with free-agent right-hander Dylan Cease potentially being a target for Baltimore. They might not choose to dip into their prospect pool to trade for a starter like they did to acquire Corbin Burnes, but there will be other free-agent options available, with left-hander Framber Valdez being another potential option. After back-to-back playoff appearances, the O's disappointed with a 75-87 record to finish last in the AL East in 2025.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
