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3 aces who the Orioles should target on the trade market this offseason

The Baltimore Orioles should use their owner's extra cash to make a splash trade for an ace who can top their rotation next season.

By Brian Burrows · Birds Watcher

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:20 PM

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Writer Brian Burrows argues the Orioles should trade for Joe Ryan, Logan Gilbert, or Reid Detmers this offseason.
The writer believes Baltimore needs an ace to head a rotation featuring Shane Baz and Kyle Bradish.
Joe Ryan and Logan Gilbert are both entering their final year of salary arbitration before free agency.

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Brian Burrows of Birds Watcher argues that the Baltimore Orioles must target an ace via trade this offseason to lead their starting rotation. Burrows suggests Baltimore utilize its payroll flexibility and deep farm system to acquire an established top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher.

The writer identifies Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins, Logan Gilbert of the Seattle Mariners, and Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels as prime trade targets. Burrows notes that contract situations and arbitration costs could make all three pitchers viable candidates to be moved.

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