The Orioles have yet to make a move that would significantly increase their odds of winning a World Series championship. Baltimore did add Craig Kimbrel to offset the loss of Félix Bautista, and Mike Elias deserves credit for bringing in a respected closer, but almost any replacement would still represent a regression in the back end of the bullpen.
The front office could swing a trade to bring a top arm to Baltimore, but that type of deal feels more “if” than “when” with the current state of operations. The O’s, fresh off a 101-win season, appear content to build from within.