Orioles free agent target: Jacob deGrom

Mike Elias has proclaimed "liftoff" for the Orioles. Camden Chat writers are hoping for some impactful free agent additions to the roster.

Jacob deGrom is a two-time Cy Young Award winner and four-times All Star. He's worth $45 million per year. The Orioles have never spent more than $12 million on a pitcher. They haven't been a contender in the last decade. Their park is hitter friendly. The team's GM Mike Elias said in January 2022 that winning the game is the key to signing a star pitcher, so they need to make a big splash signing. It's not a secret that the team has a problem with signing pitchers. ESPN ranked Camden Yards as the MLB's most homer-friendly stadium in 2021.

The Orioles are looking for a starting pitcher. They are interested in signing Jacob deGrom. However, degrom's injury history makes it unlikely that a deal with the Orioles will materialize. The Athletic predicts a four-year deal worth $148 million. Fangraphs predicts $120 million over three years. The deal would exclude the team from contention. It would be a good look for the club to sign an ace pitcher with injury concerns. it would also be bad for them to do it.