There are legitimate reasons to believe that confidence is warranted. The addition of Shane Baz via trade with the Tampa Bay Rays gives Baltimore a high‑upside arm who has already shown flashes of dominance. In 2025, Baz posted a 4.87 ERA, yet still managed to collected 176 strikeouts over 166 1/3 innings. If he limits hard contact, he could develop into an incredibly reliable arm.
