Most of the talk surrounding the Orioles in the first several weeks of the offseason has centered on their attempts to add a starting pitcher. However, don’t let the buzz around the likes of Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and others distract from the fact that Baltimore’s is far from a complete offense. After all, it was not the pitching staff that bore the brunt of the blame for the Orioles’ latest postseason crash, with the lineup only managing one run and 11 hits across two playoff losses.
The Orioles will undoubtedly count on some internal development to bolster their lineup in 2025, but there’s still the matter of filling the Anthony Santander-sized hole in the middle of the order.