Orioles GM Takes Responsibility for Struggling Rotation

The Baltimore Orioles are facing a near-crisis at the start of the 2025 season, following a stretch of mediocrity in late 2024. Despite a strong 2023 season, the team has struggled with a 12-18 record and the worst run differential in the American League, placing them last in the AL East. The young core of hitters has underperformed, but a major issue has been the collapse of the starting rotation due to injuries and poor performances, particularly from pitchers like Charlie Morton and Kyle Gibson. General Manager Mike Elias publicly accepted responsibility for the team's poor start, acknowledging both the impact of injuries and his offseason decisions, including short-term contracts for underperforming pitchers after the loss of Corbin Burnes to free agency. Elias noted that while one-year deals are typically low-risk, the team's significant financial commitment to them has not yielded the desired results. The Orioles' management is now facing increased scrutiny as they seek to reverse their early-season fortunes.