READY!! Baltimore Orioles Set Spring Training Reporting Dates for Pitchers, Catchers

May 14, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baltimore Orioles cap and glove sits in dugout in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

The Baltimore Orioles are as well-positioned as they have been in years entering spring training next month.

The Orioles have been to the playoffs each of the past two seasons, including a 101-win season in 2023. Yes, they still need to win a playoff series.

But the franchise is filled with talent.

The farm system that general manager Mike Elias built the past few years has finally borne fruit.

Plus, the Orioles have new ownership with David Rubenstein, who has committed to spend more money in free agency and on keeping the franchise’s young core of starts together.

Now, they’re preparing to head to Sarasota, Fla., to start preparing for the 2025 season and the O’s announced the reporting dates for pitchers, catchers and the rest of the roster.

Pitchers and catchers will report on Feb. 13.

Baltimore has remade its rotation with veteran pitchers on one-year contracts, signing Tomoyuki Sugano and Charlie Morton after losing Corbin Burnes.

The Orioles still have Zach Eflin, who they traded for at last year’s deadline, along with Grayson Rodriguez, Dean Kremer and Albert Suárez from last year’s rotation.

Baltimore also has a group of young starters that could fight for jobs while they wait for Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells to return from elbow surgery later this season.

Félix Bautista is back to serve as the closer and Baltimore also signed Andrew Kittredge and Roansy Contreras to help fill in a bullpen that still includes Yennier Cano, Seranthony Dominguez and Cionel Pérez.

The rest of the roster will report on Feb. 18.

Many of the top position players are home-grown, including infielders like Ryan Mountcastle, catcher Adley Rutschman and outfielder Colton Cowser, who finished second in American League rookie of the year voting.

The most impressive stars, both current and potential, should be manning the middle infield next season.

Gunner Henderson was the 2023 AL rookie of the year and finished in the top five in MVP voting.

Opposite him the Orioles hoped that their 2022 first-round pick, Jackson Holiday, is ready to be an everyday player.

Baltimore made two significant free-agent signings — outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sanchez, who will back up Rutschman.

The Orioles will open spring training games at Ed Smith Stadium when they host Pittsburgh on Feb. 22. Baltimore opens the regular season on the road at Toronto on March 27 before returning to Camden Yards to open the home portion of the schedule against Boston on March 31.

Related Posts

REPORT!! 🔥 “A 0.33 ERA… and still on the move?” A bold trade idea between the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels could give MLB’s most dominant arm a fresh start in Baltimore—and completely shake up the playoff picture. Sometimes it’s not about performance, it’s about the right environment… and this move could unlock something even bigger. Would this be a steal for the Orioles or a risk too bold to take?

Orioles–Angels Trade Rumors: José Soriano Emerges as Top Target for Baltimore Rotation Upgrade A new MLB trade idea is gaining traction as the Baltimore Orioles look to…

🔥 STATEMENT!! Martín Pérez has officially decided to leave Atlanta Braves after being designated for assignment (DFA), choosing to enter free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to the minor leagues. This move reflects a strategic decision by Pérez to maintain control over his career trajectory and seek a team that can offer him a clearer role at the Major League level. From a broader perspective, this situation highlights the volatility of veteran pitchers in MLB roster construction, where performance, roster flexibility, and long-term planning often outweigh experience alone. For the Braves, the decision to DFA Pérez likely stems from a need to optimize pitching depth and open space for emerging arms or returning injured players. For Pérez, free agency represents both risk and opportunity—while he loses immediate roster security, he gains the chance to negotiate with teams that may offer a more stable rotation role or a better competitive fit.

Martín Pérez Situation Leaves Atlanta Braves Rotation in Flux as 40-Man Decisions Loom The Atlanta Braves continue to manage rotation uncertainty as veteran left-hander Martín Pérez explores…

🚨 MUST-SEE CLASH: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park – All the Details You Need for the April 17th Game, Including Weather, Broadcast Info, and How to Watch LIVE! 👇👇👇

🚨 MUST-SEE CLASH: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park – All the Details You Need for the April 17th Game, Including Weather, Broadcast Info,…

🚨 MUST-WATCH SHOWDOWN: Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets at Wrigley Field – Everything You Need to Know About the April 17th Game, Weather, Broadcast Info, and How to Watch LIVE! 👇👇👇

🚨 MUST-WATCH SHOWDOWN: Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets at Wrigley Field – Everything You Need to Know About the April 17th Game, Weather, Broadcast Info, and…

🚨 GAME ALERT: Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays – Everything You Need to Know About the April 16th Clash at Guaranteed Rate Field, Including Weather, Broadcast Details, and How to Watch LIVE! 👇👇👇

🚨 GAME ALERT: Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays – Everything You Need to Know About the April 16th Clash at Guaranteed Rate Field, Including Weather,…

Rаngerѕ’ Nаthаn Eovаldі Iѕ BACK іn Form Juѕt іn Tіme — Wіth а Huge Serіeѕ Agаіnѕt the Mаrіnerѕ Loomіng, Thіѕ Could Be the Sраrk Texаѕ Deѕрerаtely Needѕ!

Texаѕ Rаngerѕ ѕtаrtіng ріtcher Nаthаn eovаldі. | D. Roѕѕ Cаmeron-іmаgn іmаgeѕ The next tіme Texаѕ Rаngerѕ fаnѕ wіll ѕee Nаthаn eovаldі on а ріtcher’ѕ mound іѕ thіѕ…