The Orioles bullpen survived a deadline departure from Jorge López last season, and the group entered 2023 looking to exceed expectations once again. Félix Bautista and Cionel Pérez appeared destined to anchor the back end, and Dillon Tate received World Baseball Classic buzz before being sidelined with an injury.
The Orioles added a veteran to the mix when they inked Mychal Givens to a one-year deal. With the benefit of hindsight, Tate’s injury may have incentivized the move. Givens experienced modest success with multiple teams after leaving Baltimore, and the right-hander had plenty of experience pitching in high-leverage situations.