The Baltimore Orioles have enjoyed a successful offseason thus far, but one thing is missing. The Orioles have addressed the lineup (Taylor Ward and Pete Alonso), the bullpen (Ryan Helsley), and the backend of the rotation (Shane Baz). But Baltimore has yet to add a frontline starter to pair with Trevor Rogers atop the rotation.
But the New York Mets may have just gift-wrapped one of the top pitchers available this offseason after pivoting from the free agent market and turning their attention to a trade. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic (subscription required), the Mets hold some interest in the top remaining free-agent starters, but their focus is on first exploring trades.