Orioles eye Walker Buehler as free agent option after playoff exit

The 2024 MLB season has ended, and free agency is set to begin. The Baltimore Orioles are looking to fill gaps after their early playoff exit. Right-hander Corbin Burnes is a free agent, raising questions about his future with the team. If the Orioles do not retain Burnes, they may pursue Walker Buehler, who recently excelled in the postseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Buehler's performance could make him an attractive option for Baltimore, especially as he may be less expensive than Burnes. The Orioles need multiple starting pitchers this offseason. They might consider a strategy similar to the Kansas City Royals, focusing on securing a star player while also signing several lower-cost pitchers.