Orioles Eyeing Catching Upgrade Ahead of 2027 Season
Baltimore has three catchers on its 40-man roster but is expected to add one with more offensive potential, per a beat reporter.
The Orioles are reportedly likely to seek a catcher with greater offensive upside than Carlos Narváez or Yohel Pozo for 2027. Samuel Basallo, 22, is the cornerstone of the position after signing an eight-year, $67MM extension through 2033. Basallo improved to a 95 wRC+ with 18 home runs this season after a rough debut year. His defensive profile is mixed, with strong arm metrics but poor framing grades, leaving room for a complementary option behind the plate.
More on the Orioles wire.
Orioles prospect Braxton Bragg back on field after Tommy John recovery
Baltimore's No. 22 prospect is showcasing his return from Tommy John surgery in the Arizona Fall League.
Baltimore Orioles face crowded offseason agenda after 79-82 finish
The Orioles ended 2026 at 79-82, fourth in the AL East, and now face layered option decisions, non-tender calls, and roster questions before a targeted return to contention in 2027.
Shane Baz Locked Up by Orioles on 5-Year, $68MM Deal
Baltimore secured the righty starter through 2030 after acquiring him from Tampa Bay in an intradivision trade.
Zach Eflin hopes to stay with Orioles after Tommy John surgery ends his 2026 season
Eflin, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April, is expected to be bought out of his $25MM mutual option; per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, he would "love to stay" in Baltimore.
Westburg Return Timeline Unclear After Missing Full Season
The Orioles' third baseman missed all of 2026 and questions remain about how quickly he can return to form in 2027.
Jordan Westburg begins hitting progression as Orioles weigh his 2027 role
Westburg, who missed all of 2026 with an oblique strain and Tommy John surgery in May, has reportedly started a hitting progression — though his 2027 timeline remains vague.