After bringing back Zach Eflin, if the Baltimore Orioles do nothing else this offseason, it's been a successful winter for the front office. They've dramatically reshaped their starting lineup with the additions of Taylor Ward and Pete Alonso, fortified the backend of the bullpen with Ryan Helsley, and addressed the rotation with the trade for Shane Baz and Eflin's return.
Here's the thing: even with the moves the Orioles have made, they've left themselves room for more. The Orioles' 2025 payroll finished just over $175M. Taking into account the moves they've made, pre-arbitration players, and arbitration projections, the Orioles' 2026 payroll is approximately $187.