Five ways the Orioles’ 2023 outlook can change at this week’s winter meetings

The Orioles are interested in signing a player from another organization for the 2023 season. The team has a number of young players who could be useful in their future. Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are at risk of losing players in free agency. Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays could also make some moves. Orioles could lose a star player to another team. Rule 5 draft could have big implications for their 20th-century plans.   The Orioles have a lot of players with good prospects. They have to improve their current roster to be competitive in the future, especially in a tough division.

The Orioles have had one of the first five picks in the MLB draft for four straight years. They have a small chance to extend that streak. The teams making the picks will be determined by a draft lottery Tuesday. Only the Milwaukee Brewers finished with a better record than Baltimore. If the Brewers are chosen in a lottery, the Orioles will pick 18th overall. The lottery could change the front office's approach to the offseason. It could make Elias more comfortable trading away prospects. In 2022, there will also be a bigger draft bonus pool. This could also make it easier to swallow the loss of their third pick in 2023 draft.