Dean Kremer Faces Competition for Orioles Rotation

Dean Kremer is fighting to retain his spot in the Orioles' rotation for 2026. After leading the team in innings pitched last season, he now faces competition from Chris Bassitt and a returning Zach Eflin. Projections from Baseball Reference and FanGraphs suggest a potential step back in performance, though Kremer's strong showing for Israel in the WBC offers hope. He must start the season strong to secure his role, or potentially transition to a long-relief capacity.