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3 players for Baltimore Orioles to target this offseason

By David Hill

Sep 15, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa rounds the bases and celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field. He and other players wore 21 to commemorate Roberto Clemente day. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa rounds the bases and celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field. He and other players wore 21 to commemorate Roberto Clemente day. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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The rebuild is over for the Baltimore Orioles.

So said general manager Mike Elias after the trade deadline despite their trading Trey Mancini and Jorge Lopez. While those deals were unpopular enough where he headed to Houston to speak to key pieces of the Orioles future, he made certain to state that the team was ready to contend next year. As he indicated that payroll will significantly increase for next year, it is likely that the Orioles will be major players in free agency.

Three players the Baltimore Orioles should target

The Orioles do have several needs. They could use pieces in the rotation, especially a top of the rotation arm. Another impact bat, especially in the middle infield, could make a difference. And while the bullpen was a strength last season, they may not be able to replicate that performance next year. It will not be a matter of adding a piece or two and returning to the postseason.

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to compete in 2023. Let’s take a look at three players that they should target this offseason.

Carlos Correa

The Baltimore Orioles had been considered a possible option for Carlos Correa during the 2021-22 offseason.

At the time, the logic was that Correa would send a message that the Orioles would be ready soon. He would be a mentor for the likes of Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and the young roster – a player with a winning pedigree that could help turn the culture of the franchise around. He ultimately signed in Minnesota on a three year deal with opt-outs after each season.

Now the Orioles have another chance at Correa. He is set to opt-out of his deal and test the open market once again, looking for a longer term deal with a better payout. And he might get that in Baltimore.

He would be the perfect fit in their lineup. Correa’s presence would allow Henderson to slide over to second while turning Jorge Mateo into a utility option. He would add another impact bat to the middle of the lineup, another formidable presence that could make the Orioles that much more dangerous. And he would send a message that the Orioles are truly ready to contend.

Carlos Correa could be the missing piece in the Baltimore Orioles lineup. He would certainly send a message to the rest of the league.

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