Baltimore Orioles Reportedly Interested In Astros’ World Series Winning Ace

Another option could present itself for the Baltimore Orioles if they want to get their ace this offseason.

With the Baltimore Orioles having signed a long-term contract to remain at Camden Yards, all eyes are once again on what this front staff will accomplish this offseason to guarantee a World Series run.

They were eliminated from the playoffs last year, despite winning 101 games.

The Boston Red Sox are looking to spend heavily, the Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to some of the greatest names available, and the New York Yankees have improved.

The Orioles can make sure they’re not a one-hit wonder by improving the things that are glaring on this roster.

That’s starting pitching. It was their downfall during the 2023 postseason and could present the same challenges if it’s not addressed. With so many good options seemingly available, it would be a mistake to not do something.

Baltimore is allegedly interested in World Series-winning pitcher Framber Valdez, a starter that teams are keeping an eye on in case the Houston Astros decide to sell him.

“The Chicago Cubs and Boston’s AL East rival Baltimore Orioles are also expected to be in contention for Valdez,” writes Ryan Bunton of Chowder & Champions.

In six years with the Astros, Valdez has accumulated a record of 53-34 with an ERA of 3.40 across 129 appearances and 107 games started. He has finished inside the Top-10 of AL Cy Young voting the past two years and has pitched 80 2/3 innings in the postseason.

The Orioles have the prospects that would make Houston interested in dealing their ace as they would like to start rebuilding their pipeline that has become depleted.

As far as cost goes, Valdez is scheduled to make roughly $12 million in 2024, something that is well in Baltimore’s comfort zone. He also has one more year of club control which adds to the appeal.

Whether anything develops out of this besides general interest will be seen, but if the Orioles want to become aggressive and get one of the top starters on the market, Valdez would be a great option.

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