The offseason has proved that the Baltimore Orioles needed to create some distance from their miserable 2025 season. Baltimore has been among the most active teams this offseason. The Orioles have added Taylor Ward, Ryan Helsley, Pete Alonso, and Shane Baz with a sense that they plan on contending in 2026.
But as the Orioles have turned over their roster, this offseason has provided a reminder that the rest of Major League Baseball may not be all that interested in their rejects. The Orioles had several free agents at the start of the offseason, and with the calendar getting ready to flip to 2026, many of them are still looking for a new team.