"Baltimore has made a pair of rotation additions this offseason. They sent four prospects and a draft pick to the Rays for , whom they control for three years. Baltimore also brought back on a one-year, $10MM deal after an injury-riddled season. They're in decent shape from a depth perspective. It still feels a little light at the top end. They're banking on Kyle Bradish in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery."
"Framber Valdez, arguably this offseason's best free agent pitcher, remains unsigned. The Orioles have shown interest throughout the winter. They have enough controllable position player talent to make a move on the trade front if someone like Freddy Peralta or MacKenzie Gore becomes available. Rosenthal suggests that the Orioles could view Verlander more as a fallback option if they don't come away with a higher-ceiling arm."
The Orioles have shown interest in Justin Verlander as a potential rotation addition. Baltimore added two rotation pieces this offseason, sending four prospects and a draft pick to the Rays for a controlled starter and re-signing another pitcher on a one-year, $10MM deal after an injury-plagued season. The club has depth but lacks a clear top-end arm, relying on Kyle Bradish's first full season after Tommy John, Trevor Rogers' recent return from Triple-A, and Baz's inconsistent starts. The Orioles have pursued Framber Valdez and could trade for Freddy Peralta or MacKenzie Gore, with Verlander as a fallback option.
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