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By Michael DeRosa
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The Baltimore Orioles should be looking to bring in plenty of new talent during this offseason.
After entering the 2026 season with high hopes, the Orioles finished fourth in the AL East with a 79-82 record. Thus, they disappointed this season and should be looking to strengthen their roster because of it. This is especially so when noting that the AL East is very deep.
Because of this, the Orioles are now being urged to sign one of the top free agents available for the taking this offseason.
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ESPN's Jeff Passan called for the Orioles to sign star free agent outfielder Randy Arozarena this offseason to improve their offense.
"But one look at the Orioles' outfield illustrates how badly things have gone in Baltimore. With failed prospects and the disaster of Tyler O'Neill's deal, the Orioles need a reset, and it can come in the form of the outfielder who performed best of all free agents at the position in 2026. Sign outfielder Randy Arozarena," Passan wrote.
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With the Orioles' outfielder needing some serious help, it makes sense that they are being urged to target Arozarena this offseason. He has been a star player for several years now and would undoubtedly give Baltimore's outfield a major upgrade because of it.
Signing Arozarena to a long-term deal could come with some risk for the Orioles, though. This is because he will be turning 32 years old in February and could regress as his next contract ages. Yet, with Baltimore being in desperate need of offensive help, it would be worth the risk if it means landing a star outfielder like Arozarena.
If the Orioles signed Arozarena, he would give them another star hitter to work with for the front half of their batting order. He would also provide them with more speed, as he is effective at stealing bases.
Arozarena posted 26 home runs, 26 stolen bases, 79 RBI, and a .281 batting average in 154 games this season for the Mariners. He has also recorded at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in each of his last six seasons. Thus, he is very consistent and could be a very good pickup for an Orioles club that wants to get back into the playoffs.
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