Dean Kremer came into the 2024 season not knowing if he’d have a spot in the Orioles rotation. Kremer went through a roller-coaster ride this last season that often felt like it had more downs than ups. However, his flashes of upside were so promising that they could suggest a brighter future ahead in 2025.
Entering spring training back in February, the 28-year-old Kremer was among a handful of names competing for the Orioles fifth starter spot. With Corbin Burnes, Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez and John Means seemingly locked into starting spots, Kremer was looking to beat out the likes of Tyler Wells and Cole Irvin to remain in the rotation.