The Baltimore Orioles are making serious noise already this offseason, and Mariner Nation, you’re not going to like what they’re saying. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller is out there claiming our very own All-Star right-hander Logan Gilbert is the O’s “prime trade target” this winter. This isn’t just some casual mention; it’s a direct shot at our pitching staff after they fell short of the postseason. Our guys just finished the year, and now we gotta hear this? Come on!
Why The O’s Are Eyeing Our Ace (and Why We’re Not Letting Him Go!)
So, what’s got Baltimore so desperate for a top arm? Apparently, Pete Alonso, their undisputed star, couldn’t carry them alone. After missing the postseason, they’re looking to rebuild their rotation. Chris Bassitt and Trevor Rogers are hitting unrestricted free agency, and they’re probably declining Zach Eflin’s mutual option, which means a buyout. Basically, their pitching is getting gutted. Miller says their most likely offseason move is trading for a starter, and he believes they need a “stopgap solution” until their Double-A prospects like Anthony Eyanson, Joseph Dzierwa, and Caden Hunter are ready for the show in 2027. That stopgap? They want *our* Logan Gilbert, an “ace-caliber arm that is one year away from free agency.” They’re even tossing out other names like Joe Ryan or Sandy Alcantara, but Gilbert is their focus.
Logan Gilbert’s Numbers Speak For Themselves, And We’re Keeping Him
Let’s be real: why wouldn’t they want Logan? The dude is a proven force. This past year, he put up another solid season with a 3.73 ERA and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Remember 2024? He finished sixth in AL Cy Young Award voting! That’s not just “solid,” that’s elite. Gilbert is absolutely good enough to carry a rotation for long stretches. He even showed up big time with strong postseason results in last year’s ALDS. Miller even admitted Gilbert is “more than capable of being a frontline starter.” More than capable? The man *is* a frontline starter for us! While he might not be at the exact level of Corbin Burnes when the Orioles snagged him two years ago, he’s exactly the kind of pitcher you build around, not trade away. Our rotation needs him, plain and simple.
This is a gut punch to hear so early in the offseason. The thought of losing Logan Gilbert is just… it’s not happening, right? Our front office needs to shut this down immediately. We have guys like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh who need a frontline arm like Logan in the rotation if we want to compete. Let’s hope our GM is already working the phones to tell Baltimore where they can stick their trade offers. Logan belongs in the Emerald City, not as some “stopgap” for another team. We’re looking forward to seeing him dominate on the mound for us next year, not watching him walk away.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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