Tyler O’Neill’s 2026 season was another letdown

Camden Chat's Tyler Young argues that Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill experienced another disappointing campaign in 2026 due to injuries and inconsistent performance. O'Neill played in only 85 games, making 61 starts, while earning $16.5 million. His season ended early on August 22 after he suffered a rotator cuff strain that required PRP injections in September.

Young notes that through two seasons in Baltimore, O'Neill has appeared in just 139 games and made five trips to the injured list. Entering the final season of his three-year contract in 2027, the writer believes the Orioles cannot rely on him as an everyday starter and must address their unsettled outfield during the offseason.