The margin of error for the 2018 Baltimore Orioles is going to be razor thin. Who knows what to expect from the starting rotation? Who even is the fifth starter? Will Mark Trumbo and Chris Davis bounce back? Who will play right field? Questions abound. Adding to the difficulty is the long-term injury of all-star closer Zach Britton.
Don’t expect Britton back on a mound until the end of May at the earliest. In the meantime, Brad Brach will take over as Baltimore’s finisher. It’s a role he played several times last season as Britton missed significant time with two other injuries.