Orioles Explore Multiple Pitcher Acquisitions to Revamp Struggling Rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays remain focused on the World Series while also eyeing a busy offseason after three rotation stalwarts (Chris Bassitt, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer) hit free agency, with analysts naming Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez a particularly good fit for Toronto (Newsweek). Across MLB, teams are already mapping out their offseason strategies and monitoring the top free agents who will drive the winter market (SI). The Baltimore Orioles endured a disappointing 2025 marked by slumping offense, major injuries to pitchers Grayson Rodríguez, Kyle Bradish and closer Félix Bautista, and the midseason firing of manager Brandon Hyde, leaving their managerial search unresolved (Sporting News; Yahoo Sports). Baltimore’s most urgent need is starting pitching, and they’ve been linked in coverage as potential fits for veteran arms such as Chris Bassitt and two-time All-Star Framber Valdéz, while trade candidates like Mitch Keller and Sandy Alcantara are also expected to be discussed (Sporting News; Sporting News CA). Expect the O’s offseason to center on a managerial hire and a rotation overhaul as multiple teams compete for a limited pool of frontline pitchers (Yahoo Sports; SI).