The Baltimore Orioles are continuously planning for the future. Since their season is over, the only thing they can do is work on improving for the future. But sometimes in order to move forward, you need to take a step backwards first. Every team has players that they have traded away, lost in free agency, or simply released that went on to outperform expectations, making their former team regret its decision.
Sometimes you get a second chance. Players like Eddie Murray, Jeff Conine and Rick Dempsey all left Baltimore only to return years later. Here are three more former Orioles that the Birds might try to bring back to the nest.
Jack Flaherty could be a good fit for the Orioles’ rotation
The Orioles made a big move when they traded for Jack Flaherty in 2023. The righty was having a down year but the Orioles were hoping the change of scenery could help him return to his 2019 form when he finished 4th in Cy Young voting.
Unfortunately, the move flopped. Flaherty eventually lost his spot in the rotation and the O’s didn’t pursue him when his contract expired. One year later, Flaherty was in a similar position. He was having a bounce back season with Detroit when he was traded at the deadline to the LA Dodgers…