Orioles’ Brandon Hyde officially announces Corbin Burnes-led Opening Day pitching rotation
Baltimore’s manager has named his starting rotation.
MLB Opening Day is fast approaching for teams not named the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres, and Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has revealed his pitching rotation, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun:
“The Orioles’ rotation is set, per Brandon Hyde: 1. Corbin Burnes — opening day 3/28 2. Grayson Rodriguez — 3/30 vs. Angels 3. Tyler Wells — 3/31 vs. Angels 4. Dean Kremer — 4/1 vs. Royals 5. Cole Irvin — 4/2 vs. Royals”
Let’s take a look at the Orioles’ five starters.
Corbin Burnes
It’s no surprise that Burnes is the Opening Day starter against the Los Angeles Angels. Acquired from the Brewers in a blockbuster trade just two weeks before the start of spring training, Burnes was brought in to be the staff ace.
The 29-year-old right-hander was one of the most productive MLB pitchers in 2023. He earned a WHIP of 1.07, which ranked him fifth in the league. Moreover, he threw 200 strikeouts to go with a 3.39 ERA and a W-L of 10-8. His presence takes a well-built Orioles team to a higher level.
Grayson Rodriguez
After struggling early in the Orioles’ season as a rookie last year, Rodriguez started putting things together in the second half. The former top prospect has electric stuff and often clocks into the triple digits with his fastball. On
the season, Rodriguez went 7-4 with a 4.35 ERA in 122 innings for Baltimore. He’s struggled a bit with his control in spring training, issuing seven walks in 11 innings of work, but, as long as he can find his command, Rodriguez is an excellent no. 2 starter for the team
