Spring is the season of dart throws.
The Orioles hit a bullseye last offseason when they signed Albert Suárez to a minor league deal.
Suárez hadn’t toed rubber in the majors since 2017, but became a key piece of the 2024 Orioles. The righty boasted a 3.09 ERA in eight games as a reliever and a 3.76 ERA as a starter.
“Big Al” may not have been a signing that turned many heads in 2023, but it was one that became consequential for Baltimore.
Naturally, many eyes are darting around camp in an attempt to find the next Suárez. A pitcher who, after an unsuccessful stint in the majors, bounced around to leagues all over the world to find his groove.