Overview

• Baltimore was officially knocked out on Sept. 17 despite an 8-7 win over the White Sox when the Mariners and Astros won, leaving the Orioles 71–80 with the season ending Sept. 28.
• Injuries decimated the roster, with Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, Zach Eflin, Jordan Westburg, Tyler O’Neill and others missing significant time, and Baseball Prospectus estimating the club lost the second most WAR to injuries in MLB.
• The Orioles have used 68 players, two shy of the MLB record, and newly claimed left-hander José Castillo is set to become the 69th.
• Leadership turnover reshaped the dugout and front office after Brandon Hyde and Tim Cossins were dismissed in May, Tony Mansolino took over as interim manager, and Mike Elias was elevated to president of baseball operations.
• A remade bullpen and rotation top the winter agenda after four relievers were traded and closer Félix Bautista underwent shoulder surgery, though bright spots include Trevor Rogers’ 1.43 ERA in 16 starts, effective returns by Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells, and promising debuts from Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers and Jeremiah Jackson, with some analysts forecasting a 2026 rebound.