It took until the final month of 2024, but Mike Elias finally deemed a player worthy of a multi-year deal. Tyler O’Neill can technically opt out after this season, but Elias inked the outfielder to a three-year deal that could reach $49.5 million.
The O’Neill signing all but closed the door on the Orioles bringing back Anthony Santander. Santander later revealed that Baltimore made an offer even after signing O’Neill, but the All Star right fielder ultimately ended up in Toronto. The departure left the Orioles with a 44 homer and 102 RBI hole in their lineup.
O’Neill won’t be the only one tasked with making up for lost production.