The Orioles are running out of free agent targets that would represent an upgrade to their current rotation. Baltimore was never expected to flirt with Justin Verlander or Jacob deGrom, but dreams of Carlos Rodón and Chris Bassitt have come and gone. The O’s allegedly extended multi-year offers to certain players, but only inked starter Kyle Gibson to a one-year deal.
Gibson did not represent the ideal acquisition for fans, but he appears to have a spot in the rotation locked up next year. The 35-year-old will replace Jordan Lyles as a veteran arm in a young rotation.