Spring Training begins later this week, and with its onset comes the recurring hope, for most teams, that this will be “their year.” Of course, the Orioles don’t have to worry about pesky things like “hope” in 2019. But difficult decisions still face the club when it comes to determining who will make up their 25-man roster on Opening Day next month.
Mike Elias, Brandon Hyde and company have nearly 60 players in-house to choose from. In addition to the 40-man roster, they have also invited 19 additional players to camp in Sarasota in order to compete for a spot on the big league squad.