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While the addition of Gary Sánchez as a backup catcher to Rutschman appears to be a positive maneuver, the wider view reveals a glaring issue—pitching. The Orioles’ rotation now features names like Grayson Rodriguez and Zack Efflin alongside newcomers Tamoki Sagano and Albert Suarez. With questions surrounding how these pitchers will perform, particularly in light of their respective injuries and prior performances, Baltimore's pitching picture remains clouded.

Even with young players like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman projected for substantial growth in the upcoming season, the Orioles cannot solely rely on talent progression to secure wins. The worry is that they may be courting disappointment if they fail to provide adequate support to these young stars.