The Baltimore Orioles are on a familiar and frustrating path — one that has fans in fear of what the goal is with the franchise. Despite entering the 2025 season with expectations of contention and a roster packed with young talent, the franchise appears to be steering toward a soft reset at a time when clarity and competitiveness should be the priority.
In a division as competitive as the American League East, it’s one thing to struggle — it’s another to stand still.
After a surprising early trade that saw setup man Bryan Baker shipped out despite being under team control, Orioles general manager Mike Elias made comments that raised more questions than answers.