Baltimore Orioles 2026 Position Previews: Starting Pitchers

After the surprising decision to option Dean Kremer to Triple-A, the Baltimore Orioles rotation is set. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Brendan Mortensen of MASN to preview the Orioles 2026 starting rotation. Connor and Brendan chat about Shane Baz’s importance, Zach Eflin’s health, Kyle Bradish’s limits, and more!

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11 comments

  5. That the Os have the best end of the rotation starters is why I see them as AL champs
    Proof that they are great in 4-5-6 is Dean Kremer being sent down out of necessity
    What does that tell you when a Dean Kremer isn't "good enough" to make the roster?

  8. I don't believe this bullpen can handle a 6 man rotation. Consider Tyler Wells, the best "long man", is coming off of surgery himself…..Elias dropped the ball on the pen BADLY. It needed another shut down short man. Hopefully Nunez is dominate in AAA early and gets the call. He could possibly be that short inning shut down guy. Although, I heard they might make him a starter…..

  9. Regardless of how effective the starter may be the entire staff & bullpen have to be managed & used the right way. If a starter has given you 6 good innings of a game & is up to & able to continue in the game, he should be left in. How many times have you seen a game lost because the bullpen lost the game. The point is that the manager should not make a pitching change just to make a change.

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