Shane Baz Takes Mound for Orioles Amidst 2026 Rebound Hopes

RHP Shane Baz is scheduled to take the mound for the Baltimore Orioles in Wednesday's Grapefruit League action against the Houston Astros. Acquired from the Rays this offseason, Baz looks to rebound after a challenging 2025 season where he posted a 4.87 ERA in 31 starts. Orioles GM Mike Elias sees Baz, praised for his 'five plus pitches,' as a potential front-end starter. Projections for 2026 from ZiPS and Baseball Reference estimate his ERA around 4.27-4.29.