The Baltimore Orioles' front office hasn't been shy about the fact that they plan to upgrade the pitching staff this offseason. But this has been the case since Corbin Burnes passed on a chance to return to Baltimore last offseason, and signed a long-term deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks instead. The Orioles never quite replaced Burnes, and that became increasingly clear with the disappointment of the 2025 season.
The good news for the Orioles is that they aren't exactly starting from the same spot they were last offseason. Trevor Rogers is already generating Cy Young buzz for 2026, and Kyle Bradish's return to close out the 2025 campaign was a reminder that, when healthy, he's capable of being a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher.