The Baltimore Orioles had a successful season overall, but they’re eager to advance further in the playoffs next year.
To do so, Baltimore will have to maintain a strong pitching staff, even if the Orioles lose Corbin Burnes in free agency, which is a real possibility.
Baltimore has young talent on offense, which gives them a reason to acquire young pitching talent to line up from a timeline standpoint.
27-year-old All-Star pitcher Logan Gilbert is someone the Orioles will be interested in trading for this offseason, according to a new report from Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer.
Rymer also noted that the Orioles could be competing with big-market teams like the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers for Gilbert’s services.
“If the Mariners must trade from their starting pitching surplus to add a much-needed bat, who should be the one to go?” Rymer said.
“Ask five different people, and you might get five different answers.”
“Yet the logic of trading Logan Gilbert would be straightforward: The Mariners would be selling high and avoiding an arguably even more uncomfortable parting of ways down the road.”
“According to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times, “there has been little discussion about a long-term deal” between Gilbert and the Mariners. He isn’t due for free agency until after 2027, yet his trade value can perhaps only go lower while his contract demands can only go higher.”
“Potential fits: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers.”
Will Baltimore make a strong offer for Gilbert? The right-hander proved his durability this past season, leading Major League Baseball with 208 2/3 innings pitched.
