The Orioles already have experienced catchers Samuel Basallo, Carlos Narváez and Yohel Pozo on their 40-man roster, but they may not settle on that trio in 2027. The O’s are “likely” to look for someone with higher offensive upside than…
The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly exploring options to pursue catching help following the trade of Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox. The team is evaluating its catching situation alongside top prospect Samuel Basallo, with discussions highlighting the need for higher offensive upside or reliable veteran depth behind the plate.
Potential external targets and internal candidates mentioned in team discussions include Jonah Heim, Hunter Goodman, Carson Kelly, Creed Willems, and Freddy Fermin. The club could target free agency or trades to find a platoon partner or backup catcher with Basallo.
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