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Orioles Willing to Trade Top Prospects to Bolster Rotation
14 Nov
Summary
- Orioles finished last in AL East in 2025, missed playoffs
- New manager Craig Albernaz faces challenge of improving rotation
- Orioles president Elias says team willing to trade prospects to address needs
As the 2026 MLB season approaches, the Baltimore Orioles are determined to bounce back from their dismal 2025 campaign. The team finished last in the American League East division and missed the playoffs entirely.
In the aftermath of their struggles, the Orioles parted ways with manager Brandon Hyde and recently hired Craig Albernaz as their new skipper. Albernaz, previously the associate manager for the Cleveland Guardians, now faces the daunting task of turning the Orioles' fortunes around.
One of the team's primary concerns is the lack of depth in their starting rotation. The Orioles cannot rely solely on young pitchers like Grayson Rodriguez to carry the load, and they are prepared to make bold moves to address this issue.
According to Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias, the team is "very willing to tap into the farm system" and trade some of their top prospects in order to bolster the rotation. Elias acknowledges that this could complicate their long-term plans, but the Orioles are determined to field a competitive team in the 2026 season.
The Orioles' willingness to part with their prized prospects underscores the urgency to improve their pitching staff. With several players in Double-A and Triple-A ready to make the jump to the major leagues, the Orioles must carefully weigh their options and make strategic trades that will benefit the team both in the short and long term.
