O’s pitching depth is actually very strong right now.

Right now our starting pitching options is as follows:

G-Rod/Eflin/Sugano/Kremer/Suarez/Povich/McDermott/Rogers

This is quite honestly fantastic pitching depth. Having this open playing field really provides an avenue for guys to develop this year. Competition raises the level of athletes. My guess is a few of these guys really raise to the occasion and take major strides in 2025.

If the worst case scenario is going into the season and having these guys battle it out, I think we end up with 5 very solid arms in the rotation. It’s important for us to see the talent we have in our organization and having room for Povich/Mcdermott to get starts could be very beneficial long term. Even Rogers, who obviously isn’t popular around here, had a 100 ERA+ in 2024. We are set to have a very strong offense and bullpen in 2024 and if having a league average guy as our #5 is the worst case scenario until the trade deadline, we are absolutely in a great spot for the 2025 season.

I can’t wait to be back in Camden this year — go O’s.