How he got here: Acquired from the Brewers for left-handed pitcher DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz, and a 2024 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick (#34 overall), 2/1/24
Fans in Baltimore have begged and pleaded for a rotation ace ever since Mike Mussina left after the 2000 season. High end talent has roamed the clubhouse in the form of Jake Arrieta and Kevin Gausman, but it never truly clicked for them in the Charm City. Instead, staffs through the years have been led by solid arms like Chris Tillman, Jeremy Guthrie, and Rodrigo López.