As expected, the Orioles extended $21.05 million qualifying offers to their top starter in 2024, Corbin Burnes, and their leading home run hitter, rightfielder Anthony Santander. Burnes and Santander have until November 19th to accept or reject the offers. They’ve expected to reject them. Burnes was 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA in 34 starts, and is expected to receive some Cy Young … [Read more...] about Orioles extend qualifying offers to Burnes, Santander
Orioles’ free agency off to a quick start
The first day of free agency was a dizzying one for Oriole fans. There was the expected — the $21.05 million qualifying offers to their top starting pitcher of 2024, Corbin Burnes, and top slugger, outfielder Anthony Santander. There was the unexpected — the declining of left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe’s $4 million option while picking up the options of left-hander Cionel … [Read more...] about Orioles’ free agency off to a quick start
Why did Orioles not re-sign Coulombe? | MAILBAG
Question: I was surprised to see the Orioles are letting Danny Coulombe go. Were there any lingering issues with his elbow, or do you think this was purely financial? From: Jack Saverino Answer: Jack, I was surprised as well but since the Orioles picked up an $8 million option on Seranthony Domínguez, I am pretty confident that the move was not financial. The Orioles can’t and … [Read more...] about Why did Orioles not re-sign Coulombe? | MAILBAG
Orioles face tough decisions on Coulombe, Domínguez, O’Hearn, Pérez
Mike Elias has some difficult decisions to make before Tuesday. Four prominent Orioles — left-handed relievers Danny Coulombe and Cionel Pérez, right-hander Seranthony Domínguez and first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn — have 2025 options, and the team’s executive vice president/general manager has to decide whether they’re smart investments. Elias’ decisions will give … [Read more...] about Orioles face tough decisions on Coulombe, Domínguez, O’Hearn, Pérez
Henderson, Santander, Westburg are Orioles’ Silver Slugger finalists
Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander and Jordan Westburg are finalists for the Silver Slugger awards. The Orioles and Yankees are finalists for top American League offensive team. Henderson, who hit .281 with an .893 OPS, 37 home runs and 92 RBIs, joins Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. and Texas’ Cory Seagar at shortstop. Santander’s outfield competition is New York’s Aaron Judge … [Read more...] about Henderson, Santander, Westburg are Orioles’ Silver Slugger finalists