The Baltimore Orioles have lost their ace Corbin Burnes to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who signed him for six years and $210 million. While the Orioles acquired pitchers Tomoyuki Sugano and Charlie Morton, their rotation remains a concern. Fangraphs projects a mere 2.0 fWAR for their rotation, the lowest among playoff contenders. Eno Sarris noted the Orioles' rotation is ranked 25th in baseball, with Sugano's impact yet to be determined. Both Morton, now over 40, and Sugano, an unproven commodity in MLB, may not significantly enhance the rotation.

Consequently, the team is reportedly exploring trades for starting pitchers, with Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners as a potential target. A successful acquisition could strengthen their rotation and alleviate pressure on the offense, which may need to score heavily next season. However, the overall construction of the roster raises questions about their ability to compete effectively.