Orioles linked to former All-Star arm to help bolster the rotation

Jared Bloom

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The Baltimore Orioles come into the offseason looking to take the next step after a disastrous 2025 season. They decided to hire Craig Albernaz as the club's newest manager, and he surely has his work cut out for him. 

One big area of need the club has to focus on during the winter months is doing what it can to acquire a starting pitcher or two. They need a frontline starter they can depend on in front of guys like Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers. 

Luckily for them, there are quite a few frontline starters on the open market, and some are being rumored as trade chips. However, Baltimore cannot wait too long, or some of their targets could be poached. So, expect them to move aggressively when the MLB Winter Meetings start next week. 

Orioles linked to former All-Star arm to help bolster the rotation

The bulk of the attention on the starting pitching market will be directed at Framber Valdez, but he is not the only high-profile name looking for a new opportunity. Ranger Suarez also sits on the open market, looking to provide for whichever team wants him. 

ESPN's Jeff Passan believes he would be a good fit for the Orioles, and his time on the open market may not last much longer. 

"Teams in the mix for Suarez believe he's the next big-time starter off the board. Though the 30-year-old won't fetch a Dylan Cease-level deal, he long has been a target for Houston, which balks at deals beyond six years, and Baltimore, which is seeking a top-end rotation piece."

Passan states that teams believe Suarez will be the next big pitcher to sign a contract. So, if Baltimore wants their guy, they may want to get this straightened out sooner rather than later.

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