Overview
- The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that multiple clubs have checked in on Verlander, with the Orioles singled out as an intriguing fit.
- No agreement is close, and Baltimore is still focused on higher-end rotation help such as Framber Valdez or a trade for a top starter.
- Verlander has ties to Orioles baseball operations chief Mike Elias from their time together in Houston and is a Virginia native.
- The 43-year-old right-hander posted a 3.85 ERA over 29 starts for the Giants in 2025 and finished strong after adding a sweeper to his mix.
- Baltimore has already added Shane Baz and re-signed Zach Eflin but continues to seek a top-of-rotation addition consistent with its offseason plan.