Overview
- At the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Mike Elias said Baltimore will act as buyers through both free agency and trades.
- The club’s top needs are a frontline starter, a late-inning reliever with closing experience, and a veteran hitter for the outfield mix.
- With Félix Bautista unlikely to return before late August or September after shoulder surgery, Elias prioritized landing a proven closer and is engaging free agents and trade talks.
- Elias described a flexible payroll approach, saying ownership is willing to “dip into the red considerably” within a target spending zone.
- Early moves include reacquiring Andrew Kittredge for late innings and signing Leody Taveras to a one-year deal, with Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers viewed as rotation anchors after a 75-87 season.