{"id":507367,"date":"2026-01-06T03:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T03:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/507367\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T03:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T03:42:24","slug":"baltimore-very-aggressive-in-ranger-suarez-pursuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/507367\/","title":{"rendered":"Baltimore ‘very aggressive’ in Ranger Suarez pursuit"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Baltimore Orioles have massively bolstered their lineup<\/a>, trading for Taylor Ward and signing Pete Alonso in free agency. They found their new closer in Rylan Helsley<\/a>. But as the Orioles try to march towards the postseason, they’re still looking for a new ace.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez<\/a> remains one of the best options available in free agency. The Orioles are doing everything they can<\/a> to try and get the left-hander to Baltimore, via Jim Bowden of The Athletic.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sounds like they have been very aggressive and are strongly in. They haven’t been able to close the deal, but they kind of feel like they have a chance. We’ll have to wait and see.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Orioles are strongly in on Ranger Su\u00e1rez, says @JimBowdenGM<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“They haven’t been able to close the deal, but they kind of feel like they have a chance.” pic.twitter.com\/82YzStbS9l<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Orioles have intriguing pieces in their rotation such as Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish. They recently acquired Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays<\/a>. Still, Baltimore finished their 2025 campaign ranked 26th in ERA with a mark of 4.60. They need to take a major step forward in the pitching department to get over the playoff hump.<\/p>\n

Adding Suarez to the mix would certainly help. During the 2025 campaign, he put up a 3.20 ERA and a career-high 151 strikeouts compared to 38 walks. His entire eight-year tenure with the Phillies has resulted in a 3.38 ERA and a 705\/240 K\/BB ratio. He was an All-Star in 2024 and would’ve been in 2025 too but turned down the offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Orioles won’t be the only team in on Suarez. However, they’ve been arguably the most aggressive team of the offseason. If that continues being their identity, the left-hander could be pitching in Baltimore in 2026.<\/p>\n