{"id":507528,"date":"2026-01-06T06:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/507528\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:59:26","slug":"orioles-rumors-baltimore-very-aggressive-in-ranger-suarez-free-agency-pursuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/507528\/","title":{"rendered":"Orioles rumors: Baltimore \u2018very aggressive\u2019 in Ranger Suarez free agency pursuit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orioles rumors: Baltimore \u2018very aggressive\u2019 in Ranger Suarez free agency pursuit<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Baltimore Orioles<\/a> have massively bolstered their lineup, 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\u2019re still looking for a new ace.<\/p>\n

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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\u2019t been able to close the deal, but they kind of feel like they have a chance. We\u2019ll have to wait and see.\u201d<\/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

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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\u2019ve been in 2025 too but turned down the offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Orioles won\u2019t be the only team in on Suarez. However, they\u2019ve 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

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