Coming off a disastrous 2025 season, the Baltimore Orioles need a turnaround this coming season. They are off to a good start this offseason after signing Pete Alonso and Ryan Helsley as well as trading for Shane Baz among other moves, but the Orioles' existing core has to step up as well if they are going to get back into playoff contention. One name that Baltimore fans are watching carefully to see if he can deliver on his promise is Samuel Basallo.
Basallo had been a top Orioles prospect for a while and fans had been clamoring for months for Baltimore to call him up before the team finally pulled the trigger.