It’s been 84 days since we last saw the Orioles take the field and so far the 2024 Orioles remain almost identical to the 2023 Orioles. As we enter the third month of the offseason, the only major addition made by Mike Elias & Co. is veteran closer Craig Kimbrel, who will attempt to make up for the absence of All-MLB reliever Félix Bautista.
Much to the frustration of Birdland, the Orioles are yet to make an investment in their starting rotation. While worrying about the strength of the starting rotation is about as well established a tradition as “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” the Orioles' emergence as true contenders shines a new light on that concern.