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The Baltimore Orioles entered MLB games today with a studly 44-22 record. They are on pace for 108 wins after posting a 101-61 mark in 2023.
Obviously, it’s the youngsters who have stepped up for manager Brandon Hyde. That includes Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson doing their thing.
From a pitching perspective, Corbin Burnes (2.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) and Grayson Rodriguez (3.27 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) headline a strong rotation. Meanwhile, veteran closer Craig Kimbrel (2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP) has been great in the back end of the bullpen.
Apparently, this is not stopping front office head Mike Elias from looking for bullpen help. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that it is a target area for Baltimore leading up to the MLB trade deadline this summer.
There are obviously ample possibilities for Baltimore. A larger market could also take hold depending on how teams perform in the coming weeks.
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In addition to Kimbrel, the Orioles’ bullpen has been fantastic as a whole. Keegan Akin (3.73 ERA), Jacob Webb (1.76 ERA) and Yennier Cano (2.37 ERA) have all pitched well.
The idea would be to add to an area of strength. Here’s a look at three options.
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