The Orioles’ need for pitching has been well documented this season. The club entered the season with a thin rotation and paid the price after a set of injuries and regressions. Baltimore rarely has more than two starters listed on its probable pitcher page, and attempting to anticipate the group of arms that can fill nine innings remains a challenge.
The return of staff ace John Means will help, but it will not solve the problem. Starters like Jorge López and Matt Harvey continuously leave the bullpen with a heavy workload. Unfortunately, the bullpen picture looks less clear by the day.