Orioles 'didn't do enough' in MLB offseason despite Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt decisions
Baltimore was active during the winter, but were they aggressive enough?
Orioles 'didn't do enough' in MLB offseason despite Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt decisions originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After a disappointing 2025 season, the Baltimore Orioles made many notable roster moves during the offseason.
The most significant, of course, was signing All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso. He has the potential to hit 40 to 50 home runs any given year and brings a veteran presence to the clubhouse. On the pitching side, the Orioles made a handful of additions, but FanSided's Zachary Rotman believes the AL East club will regret not having a more aggressive approach.
"One decision that's gone awry that was easy to forecast, though, was their inability to acquire an ace," Rotman wrote Tuesday. "Starting pitching was a major concern for the Orioles entering the offseason, and while they did address it, they didn't do enough. " At the moment, left-hander Trevor Rogers is the ace of the staff.
He finished last season on a very strong note, but there are injury concerns with him and Kyle Bradish. More : Red Sox never close on Astros’ Isaac Paredes trade "The best starting pitchers they acquired were Shane Baz and Chris Bassitt, two solid options, but ones who lack ace pedigree," wrote Rotman. "Baltimore could've spent money on a proven ace like Framber Valdez or Dylan Cease.