The Baltimore Orioles had a disappointing 2024 season. After they won the American League East with 101 wins in 2023, expectations were sky-high. They won just 91 games and were shut out once again in the playoffs, leading to an important offseason. Making sure Adley Rutschman recovers from a poor second half is an important aspect for the Orioles in free agency this offseason. General manager Mike Elias told MLB Network Radio that he is looking at all options.
“We also need more catching to go with Adley Rutschman. James McCann is a free agent right now,” Elias said. “So we’ve got a lot of guys who have been big parts of this team that are exploring free agency right now. Hopefully, we can bring them back.”
Elias is not referring to just McCann, but ace pitcher Corbin Burnes and slugger Anthony Santander. While much of their young core is coming back, the Orioles do have holes to fill. It will be easier to fill Santander’s switch-hitting power role with an improved Rutschman if they bring in a solid backup…