Despite looking for starting pitching, the Baltimore Orioles are reportedly not interested in signing one of their division rivals.
The Baltimore Orioles are still looking to add starting pitching this offseason and have been linked to some high-profile players in the trade market. Past years have seen them sign middle-of-the-rotation guys, which can’t be ruled out either.
If they aren’t able to get the ace they’re looking for, then they likely will revert back to that type of pitcher.
One on the market is Domingo German, who last pitched with their division rival New York Yankees.
But, despite the need to make an addition, the Orioles reportedly aren’t interested in the signing the flamethrowing right-hander.
“They also aren’t a finalist for or in on former Yankees pitcher Domingo German. German is a free agent after going on the restricted list in August to receive treatment for alcohol abuse. They Yankees released him three months later,” writes Roch Kubatko of MASN.
The 31-year-old was previously suspended for 81 games and missed the entire 2020 season after violating the league and Players Association’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy for an incident involving his girlfriend.
German was once viewed as an elite pitcher after finished the 2019 season with an 18-4 record and 4.03 ERA. Since then, he has an 11-17 record with a 4.32 ERA across 57 appearances and 51 starts.
Baltimore is still looking for the major splash to help their rotation.
Despite finishing 2023 with the 11th best ERA amongst starters, they got shelled in the postseason on their way to getting swept out of the ALDS round.
Someone like Dylan Cease or Corbin Burnes would be a massive upgrade and that’s where their attention still lies before turning their attention to middle-of-the-rotation guys.
