Orioles Promote Mike Elias President, Seek New GM

The Baltimore Orioles quietly promoted Mike Elias to president of baseball operations before the 2025 season and are now expanding their front office by planning to hire a general manager to work under him. Despite the team's disappointing 68-77 record in 2025 and the firing of manager Brandon Hyde after a 15-28 start, ownership remains committed to Elias, who had led the Orioles to playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024. The Orioles' pitching staff struggled significantly, lacking an ace and suffering from injuries, contributing to one of the worst ERAs in the American League. To bolster their baseball operations, the Orioles recently hired Danny Haas, previously the Washington Nationals scouting director, as a special assistant to the general manager. The team hopes to rebuild the pitching rotation and bullpen while counting on rebound seasons from young players and the emergence of rookie catcher Samuel Basallo. Elias' promotion and front office expansion reflect the Orioles’ intention to solidify their core and return to contention in future seasons.