# Orioles' New GM Faces Big Offseason Decisions

> Orioles' new GM Jared Banner must decide on pitching and roster moves to turn around team after two straight years below .500.
- Title: Orioles' New GM Faces Big Offseason Decisions · Fastball On SI
- Summary: Orioles' new GM Jared Banner must decide on pitching and roster moves to turn around team after two straight years below .500. Orioles' new GM Jared Banner…
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- Source: Fastball On SI — https://si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/biggest-offseason-questions-for-orioles-after-hiring-new-general-manager-justin3
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:30:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: orioles, jared banner, trevor rogers, free agency, mlb, pitching, roster, sports
## Orioles name new GM
Baltimore Orioles officially named Jared Banner as franchise's new general manager on Monday.
## Orioles' 2026 season record
Baltimore finished 2026 MLB season fourth in American League East at 79-82, two straight years below .500.
## Trevor Rogers re-signing question
Orioles must decide whether to re-sign left-hander Trevor Rogers after his 4.03 ERA this season.
## Pete Alonso's impact
Pete Alonso led American League in home runs (43) and RBIs (113) after signing five-year $155 million contract.
## Orioles' potential roster moves
Orioles could target players like Bo Bichette, Ian Happ, or Randy Arozarena for additional slugging power.
## 2027 team turnaround goal
Orioles aim to turn around team after missing playoffs twice despite winning over 90 games in 2023 and 2024.
## Key takeaway

Orioles' new GM Jared Banner faces key decisions on re-signing Trevor Rogers and adding power hitters to fix team after two straight years below .500.