Colton Cowser Seeks Bounce-Back Season in Center Field

After a stellar 2024 runner-up AL Rookie of the Year campaign, Colton Cowser struggled through a difficult 2025 season marked by high strikeout rates and injuries. The Orioles are counting on him as their everyday center fielder for 2026, though his ability to handle the position defensively over a full season remains a question. Projections suggest a rebound is possible, provided he can improve his contact rates against breaking and offspeed pitches.