Baltimore Orioles Analyze Offseason Roster Changes

The Baltimore Orioles faced elimination from the playoffs for the second consecutive year, largely due to their heavy reliance on home runs, which left them struggling in key moments. After hitting 235 home runs during the regular season, the team struggled offensively in the postseason, scoring just one run in two games against the Kansas City Royals. Manager Brandon Hyde and General Manager Mike Elias acknowledged that the team's boom-or-bust approach made it challenging to score runs, particularly against strong pitching. With Anthony Santander's contract expiring, there are questions about whether letting him go will lead to a more balanced offense. Additionally, the team has 15 players eligible for arbitration, complicating roster decisions and leading to speculation about non-tendering underperforming players like Matt Bowman and Gregory Soto. As the Orioles look to improve, they also face tough decisions regarding trade deadline acquisitions, including Seranthony Dominguez and Eloy Jimenez, who are unlikely to return due to high salary demands.