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<\/p>\nThe Orioles have re-signed Kyle Gibson, but is that enough to solidify their rotation? They still have options they can explore.<\/p>\n
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The Baltimore Orioles have taken a step toward bolstering their starting rotation with the addition of veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson.<\/p>\n
This marks Gibson’s second stint with the club after spending the 2023 season in Baltimore.<\/p>\n
While the 35-year-old provides a potential back-end rotation option, his role remains uncertain. Will he push out an existing starter like Dean Kremer or the up and coming Cade Povich?<\/p>\n
Or is he simply a stopgap while the Orioles figure out ace Grayson Rodriguez\u2019s recovery from a throwing-arm injury?<\/p>\n
Though the logic behind signing Gibson is sound, it raises more questions than answers. However, a trade could offer clarity \u2014 perhaps even the solution the Orioles need to solidify their rotation.<\/p>\n
The Orioles should use Coby Mayo as trade bait for a starting pitcher<\/strong><\/p>\n Given Coby Mayo\u2019s recent headline-making comments, his trade value is fluctuating. His worth largely depends on which teams are actively seeking an infield upgrade.<\/p>\n A widely rumored deal involved a potential swap with the Seattle Mariners, where Mayo would’ve filled their third-base void in exchange for ace Luis Castillo.<\/p>\n While that scenario now seems unlikely, there are still teams that could benefit from acquiring Mayo \u2014 a talented but still-developing hitter who clearly needs a little more time at Triple-A before proving he can translate his power and contact skills to the majors.<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Angels present an intriguing trade partner. With their $245 million dollar man Anthony Rendon sidelined for yet another season, the Angels could use an infielder with upside like Mayo.<\/p>\n In return, Baltimore could target 26-year-old right-hander Jose Soriano, though reports suggest the Angels have grown high on him.<\/p>\n Another option could be veteran lefty Tyler Anderson, but at 35 years old, it would sound way too redundant for the O’s to make that kind of move.<\/p>\n Beyond the Angels, viable trade partners are scarce.<\/p>\n The Nationals have not engaged in trade talks with the Orioles since 2001, while the Yankees and Blue Jays, being division rivals, are unlikely to strike a deal with Baltimore. The AL West could offer the most opportunity.<\/p>\n The White Sox have unproven talent, the Brewers boast a deep but injury-ridden rotation, and several other teams could at least take the Orioles\u2019 call if Mayo is on the table.<\/p>\n The Orioles know their championship window is wide open, and the rest of the league knows how Baltimore needs to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n Whether through a trade or continued patchwork solutions, one thing is certain \u2014 Mayo could be the key ingredient (yes, that\u2019s somewhat a sandwich joke) to making a deep postseason run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Orioles have re-signed Kyle Gibson, but is that enough to solidify their rotation? They still have options they can explore. The Baltimore Orioles have taken a… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":43717,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba"],"yoast_head":"\n