BALTIMORE (WBFF) \u2014 Few rosters look the same in November as they do in March.<\/p>\n
The Orioles entered the offseason with plenty of roster questions after missing the playoffs for the second straight season and trading four controllable players away at the deadline. It\u2019s expected to be a busy winter for president of baseball operations Mike Elias and new general manager Jared Banner as they survey the market for potential upgrades.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at where the roster stands after free agency opened Monday.<\/p>\n
Starting rotation (5): Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Brandon Young, Cade Povich, Trey Gibson<\/p>\n
Other candidates: Luis De Le\u00f3n, Michael Forret, Nestor German, Levi Wells<\/p>\n
The Orioles have left open the possibility that left-hander Trevor Rogers, who received the qualifying offer Monday, could return in free agency, but for now their rotation is led by Bradish and Baz after the two right-handers both signed extensions in 2026. Young is also a virtual lock for a roster spot coming off his breakout campaign.<\/p>\n
While Elias said last month that rotation upgrades are \u201con the menu\u201d this offseason, Povich and Gibson are the current leaders to break camp with the team next year. Povich is recovering from elbow surgery to remove loose bodies from the joint but is expected to be ready for spring training after he posted a 4.38 ERA in eight appearances (seven starts).<\/p>\n
Gibson was the first of the Orioles\u2019 wave of pitching prospects to reach the majors, and while his 6.13 ERA and 1.71 WHIP were uninspiring, he finished his rookie season on a high note with 6 2\/3 scoreless innings against Toronto in his final start. De Le\u00f3n will represent his biggest competition for a rotation spot after impressing with a 1.93 ERA over eight relief appearances in his first taste of MLB action down the stretch.<\/p>\n