{"id":9414,"date":"2024-11-17T13:49:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T13:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=9414"},"modified":"2024-11-17T13:49:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T13:49:31","slug":"breaking-orioles-face-tough-decisions-star-catcher-staying-put","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=9414","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Orioles Face Tough Decisions; Star Catcher Staying Put"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_29 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_29\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>As the MLB offseason unfolds, this week looms large with pivotal deadlines that could shake up team rosters. By Tuesday, teams need to decide on shielding players from the Rule 5 draft by adding them to their 40-man roster. Then, on Friday, comes the non-tender deadline, where teams determine the fate of their arbitration-eligible players \u2014 whether to offer them contracts or let them test the free agent waters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-5.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/467314962_985321630291373_5001219049013737385_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=b0yxrG1IWTgQ7kNvgFBkwlp&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-5.fna&amp;_nc_gid=AXmu-pWhi4fwlaJDmNRsV_4&amp;oh=00_AYDfPXt5_Y4ooLkzA6-Nkbl3EEel1ApQMYWKK097HQa1_w&amp;oe=673FD61D\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 1 ng\u01b0\u1eddi v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the Orioles, the path forward involves decisions on twelve players who have reached their arbitration phase. While some contracts are foregone conclusions, others teeter on the brink of non-tendering, introducing a potential influx of players into free agency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Deadlines: Rule 5 and Non-Tender<\/strong><br \/>\nMark your calendars, because anyone on the roster who isn\u2019t extended a contract by this Friday will immediately become a free agent, open to sign with any team. This Friday, November 22, is D-Day for these crucial decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The No-Brainers: Orioles\u2019 Sure Bets<\/strong><br \/>\nLet\u2019s break down the players clearly cemented in the Orioles\u2019 plans.<\/p>\n<p>Adley Rutschman ($5.5 million projected contract) is a cornerstone talent in Baltimore, and his future with the Orioles isn\u2019t in question. Jorge Mateo is expected to be back, as per Mike Elias, ready to step in as a primary infield utility player for next season.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s Dean Kremer and Keegan Akin, both essential members of the pitching roster who performed admirably in 2024. Although Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells underwent Tommy John surgery last year, they\u2019re anticipated to rejoin mid-season 2025, ensuring their spot on the roster.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Likely Returns: Mountcastle and Soto<\/strong><br \/>\nRyan Mountcastle, estimated at $6.2 million, has been swirling in trade talks since summer.<\/p>\n<p>If he\u2019s not traded, expect Baltimore to retain him. Despite his 2024 struggles, cutting ties would surprise many.<\/p>\n<p>Gregory Soto, valued at $4.5 million, didn\u2019t exactly dazzle following his mid-season trade, but with Danny Coulombe leaving, Soto\u2019s return is likely, though his performance remains under scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Bubble: Decisions to Be Made<\/strong><br \/>\nRamon Urias ($3 million) has been a versatile utilityman but the infield is getting crowded with prospects like Coby Mayo emerging.<\/p>\n<p>His future in Baltimore hangs in the balance. Similarly, Emmanuel Rivera, even after a sturdy 2024, might see his role phased out with upcoming talents such as Mayo and Samuel Basallo ready to seize opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Trevor Rogers ($2.3 million) struggled mightily post-trade and even in the minors. His return is questionable, yet possible. Jacob Webb stands as another unsure bet; while a reliable bullpen option last year, his stats over the previous two seasons weren\u2019t as reassuring.<\/p>\n<p>As this week unfolds, it\u2019s a crucial time for the Orioles as they maneuver the tightrope of roster management, aiming to bolster their team while cutting ties where necessary. Orioles fans, strap in \u2013 it\u2019s going to be an eventful ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the MLB offseason unfolds, this week looms large with pivotal deadlines that could shake up team rosters. 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