Baltimore Orioles Continue to Show Interest in Two-Time All-Star
As the Baltimore Orioles look to add starting pitchers this offseason, Marcus Stroman remains a possibility. The 32-year-old isn't the ace that the Orioles are looking for, but he's proven to be an above-average arm who can bring a veteran presence to the locker room.
The top targets for Baltimore have reportedly been Dylan Cease and Corbin Burnes. Adding Stroman shouldn't take them out of the race for either of them. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Orioles, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox have shown interest in the two-time All-Stars services.
Stroman's last stop was with the Chicago Cubs. He posted an impressive season in 2023, earning his second All-Star nod. His 3.95 ERA, 3.58 FIP, and 1.259 WHIP would be a positive addition to an Orioles rotation that has question marks.
This type of deal could prove to be a smart one for the front office. Stroman's not the same level of talent as Cease and Burnes, but that doesn't mean they can't add him and one of the trade options.
If they wanted to, the Orioles could make a play for Burnes, Cease, and Stroman. They have the money to spend on Stroman and the prospects to trade for both Burnes and Cease.
The organization, at this point, might have to start moving prospects for big-league talent. Doing so for ace-caliber arms would be the ideal thing to do.
Stroman isn't an arm who's going to win any team a World Series, but he could make it easier for them.
