The American League Silver Slugger finalists have been revealed, and while there were no Baltimore Orioles players recognized, it was a reminder of the swing-and-miss the front office had with the signing of veteran outfielder Tyler O'Neill last winter. O'Neill was the biggest offseason move for the Orioles last season, but his three-year deal suddenly looks like Mike Elias' latest regret.
Even at the time of the signing, it seemed that the Orioles overlooked the red flags that surrounded O'Neill's free agency. O'Neill had an excellent 2024 campaign with the Boston Red Sox, hitting 31 home runs while posting a 133 wRC+.