The offseason for the Orioles has officially begun, with Mike Elias once again making grand proclamations about Baltimore’s commitment to winning and how that will shape the O’s offseason. Atop Elias’ offseason wishlist, once again, is a “front-line starting pitcher.” Two years ago, the Orioles’ GM filled that need with the biggest move of his career, trading for Corbin Burnes. Last offseason, Elias saw Burnes walk out the door, failed to secure another top-line starter and settled for bargain bin pickups Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano.

The 2026 offseason gives the Orioles’ front office another chance to finally put together the rotation that can deliver regular-season results and playoff victories. This free agent market doesn’t have a starter the caliber of Burnes, Max Fried or Blak

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