Happy Tuesday, Birdland! The offseason is kicking into full swing, with the Orioles making the first of their moves yesterday. As expected, Tyler O’Neill exercised his opt-in and will remain an Oriole for two more years. After his very disappointing 2025 season, it is no surprise that O’Neill prefers to lock in to a guaranteed $33 million rather than test free agency.

Maybe O’Neill will surprise us in the next two seasons. I admit I don’t have high hopes, but he has been good in the past, even if it has never been sustained. He’s bound to have some decent stretches. At least, I have to tell myself that.

In other roster moves, the Orioles declined Jorge Mateo’s team option, making him a free agent. Mateo had been with the Orioles since 2021. I always liked Mateo, even though he never live

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