Framber Valdez Predicted to Join Baltimore Orioles This Offseason

In a quiet stretch of the MLB offseason, Baltimore’s winter weather matched the chill around Orioles news. Not much happened across the league, with only a few notable transactions breaking the silence.

Still, between pitching rumors, former Orioles making headlines, and some franchise nostalgia, there was actually more for fans to chew on than you’d think as the calendar flipped.

Cold Weather, Colder Hot Stove

Snow and ice covered the region. The Orioles’ offseason activity stayed just as frozen.

Major League Baseball barely stirred over the weekend. Just a couple moves stood out—like the Chicago White Sox signing Seranthony Domínguez for bullpen help, and the Cleveland Guardians locking up José Ramírez with a long-term deal.

For Orioles fans craving blockbuster news, patience is still the name of the game. The front office keeps weighing value over urgency, moving at their own deliberate pace.

Former Orioles in the Spotlight

Even with the current roster quiet, former Orioles found ways to grab headlines. Hanser Alberto, who was a fan favorite in Baltimore, officially announced his retirement from professional baseball.

Remembering Hanser Alberto’s Best Season

Alberto’s best year came in 2019, when he hit .305 with 12 home runs. He brought consistency during a tough rebuild and, while his career wasn’t packed with stardom, his energy and versatility stuck with Baltimore fans.

Sugano Still Eyeing MLB

Another familiar name, Tomoyuki Sugano, isn’t closing the book on MLB just yet. After spending a season with the Orioles, the veteran righty said he’s “waiting for offers” and wants to stay in the majors rather than head back to Japan.

His experience and command could make him worth a look for teams hunting for pitching depth.

Pitching Speculation Dominates the Offseason

Pitching rumors are still driving most of the offseason chatter. In The Athletic, longtime insider Jim Bowden put out his list of top free-agent pitchers and put Framber Valdez right at the top.

Could Framber Valdez Land in Baltimore?

Bowden said some insiders think Valdez could end up with the Orioles, maybe on a shorter-term deal than he first wanted. Of course, you have to take that with a grain of salt, but it does fit with Baltimore’s recent strategy—targeting impact players without tying up the future.

Pairing Valdez with the Orioles’ young core? That’s a fun idea, even if it’s just offseason rumor mill stuff for now.

Prospects and Current Stars Stay in Focus

With not much big-league news, fans naturally look to the farm system and check in on the health of key players.

Basallo, Beavers, and Henderson Updates

MASN recently spotlighted top prospects Samuel Basallo and Heston Beavers, both seen as big pieces for the organization’s future. Meanwhile, Gunnar Henderson talked to WBAL about his shoulder, saying he expects to be ready to go moving forward.

A Walk Through Orioles History

The offseason gives everyone a little space to reflect. Anniversaries and birthdays pop up, and suddenly, it all feels pretty nostalgic.

• Jemile Weeks
• Rick Schu
• Bob Nieman

Old transactions creep back into memory. There was Sidney Ponson’s rough return to Baltimore.

People still talk about Chris Parmelee’s short but wild run in 2015. And you can’t forget Freddy Galvis’s steady hand in 2021.

More recently, fans remember the 2023 trade—Darrell Hernaiz headed to Oakland, and Cole Irvin came to Baltimore.

 
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