Baltimore Orioles evaluate front office amid mixed draft results

The Baltimore Orioles are reassessing their front office's performance following the recent dismissal of Matt Blood, vice president of player development. The team's draft picks from 2019 to 2022, including Adley Rutschman and Jackson Holliday, have not met expectations. In contrast, the organization has had success acquiring players through waivers and minor trades, exemplified by Christian Encarnacion-Strand's strong season since joining from Cincinnati. The Orioles’ bullpen continues to improve with pickups like Yennier Cano, who became an All-Star, and Rico Garcia, who has posted career-low ERAs this year.

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