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Orioles’ new GM Jared Banner’s strength lies in exactly the right place

Baltimore's new General Manager, Jared Banner, brings a wealth of player development experience to his new role and years working under some of the best GMs in the game.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:51 PM
Orioles’ new GM Jared Banner’s strength lies in exactly the right place
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Brian Burrows argues new Orioles GM Jared Banner's player development background perfectly suits Baltimore's young roster.
  • The Baltimore Orioles hired Banner from the Chicago Cubs, filling a vacancy open since Mike Elias's promotion.
  • Banner previously spent nearly 12 years with Boston and also worked in player development for the Mets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Baltimore Orioles have hired Chicago Cubs Assistant General Manager Jared Banner as their new General Manager. The 41-year-old fills the vacancy created when Mike Elias was promoted to President of Baseball Operations. Writer Brian Burrows argues that Banner's extensive background in player development makes him an ideal fit for Baltimore's young roster and top-ranked farm system.

Banner brings nearly two decades of executive experience, having worked with the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Chicago Cubs. Burrows notes that Banner has earned three World Series rings while working under prominent executives including Theo Epstein, Dave Dombrowski, Ben Cherington, and Jed Hoyer.

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