For the entire offseason, everyone knew that the Baltimore Orioles were looking for starting pitching. However, after months and months with little to no traction on the free agent market, all the Orioles had to show for that pursuit was a failed pursuit of Framber Valdez, as well as the admittedly intriguing Shane Baz trade. What they didn't have was the frontline starter that they coveted when the offseason began.
Wednesday night's signing is not a frontline starter, but he might be the best option that was available to them, as the Orioles signed Chris Bassitt to a one-year deal.