Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles Why I'm giving Mike Elias and the Orioles an 'A-' grade for this offseason
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Mar 3, 2026 A tight recap of offseason moves that reshaped the roster. They break down pitching upgrades, from bullpen additions to rotation re-signings. Big-name hitting additions and a transformative long-term bat contract get heavy focus. Trades for controllable arms and positional depth are analyzed. Coaching hires and organizational momentum are highlighted as reasons for optimism.
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Boz Trade Buys Upside And Immediate Rotation Help
- The Shane Boz trade buys three years of team-controlled upside at the cost of mid-level prospects.
- Newcomb frames it as a win-now move that improves rotation depth without delivering an immediate ace.
Use Short Deals For Injury Prone Starters
- Sign injury-risk starters on short, inexpensive deals to limit downside while capturing upside.
- Newcomb gives Zac Eflin a B for one year $10M after back surgery and views it as a potential steal if healthy.
Veteran Depth Stabilizes Rotation
- Signing veteran innings-eaters like Chris Bassett improves depth and clubhouse leadership without being a rotation game-changer.
- Newcomb ranks Bassett as consistent and durable but only a B-grade move.