The Orioles signing a blue-chip arm like Justin Verlander or Jacob deGrom may seem slightly more realistic than previous years, but reports still indicate that Baltimore will set its target below the top tier of free agent pitchers. However, Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde are pursuing options that would represent a significant improvement in the rotation next season.
Nathan Eovaldi slots toward the top of pitchers Baltimore could reasonably sign this offseason. Boston acquired Eovaldi as a rental during its 2018 World Series run and kept him on a four-year, $68 million dollar deal.