Gallardo's signing had been rumored for a couple of weeks and helps bring the Orioles' pitching staff into focus. The 29-year-old right-hander figures to slot into the front of the rotation. Chris Tillman. Miguel Gonzalez, Ubaldo Jimenez and Kevin Gausman -- in no particular order -- are the favorites to round out the starting five in Baltimore.
Over nine big league seasons, Gallardo has amassed 102 wins and a 3.66 ERA. He went 13-11 with a 3.42 ERA for Texas last year, but his declining strikeout rate was cause for concern among some potential suitors.