The Baltimore Orioles have been talking a big game this offseason, suggesting that they could be among the most active teams in free agency. We've been down this path before, and when the stage was set for the Orioles to be effectual, their inactivity led to them being one of the game's most disappointing teams in 2025. Seeing is believing when it comes to the Orioles' offseason plans, but ESPN's Jeff Passan may have provided a clue that inspires hope.
Talking through Pete Alonso's free agency, Passan suggests that the slugger isn't opposed to the idea of serving as a designated hitter next season.