Corbin Burnes lived up to the lofty expectations in 2024

The buzz was palpable. Orioles fans, still rejoicing over an announced sale to Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein, were sent into a frenzy when the team traded for Corbin Burnes on February 1. Baltimore, already stocked with some of the best young talent in the game, was officially going for it in 2024.

The Orioles managed to acquire the former Cy Young Award winner without surrendering any of their “untouchable” prospects. The Birds sent DL Hall, Joey Ortiz, and a competitive balance pick in the 2024 draft to Milwaukee in exchange for the three-time All Star. The Birds appeared to possess one of the best rotations in the game featuring the free-agent-to-be, Kyle Bradish, Grayson…