After finishing last in the AL East division in 2025, this offseason the Orioles have set to work re-building. They added power to the lineup in the form of Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward, a lockdown ninth inning in closer Ryan Helsley, and two starter signings, Shane Baz and Zach Eflin, to steady the rotation, although many feel they’re still missing an ace.
But how do these moves stack up with the rest of the competition? The AL East is always a behemoth, and several competitors have made noteworthy moves.
So where do the O’s slot in in this group? I’d say third feels about right to me—good enough for a wild card push, but trailing the loaded Blue Jays and steady Yankees. Then again, maybe Alonso mashes 45 homers and the rotation exceeds expectations.
What’s your ranking, Camden Chat? Tell us in the comments.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​