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Baltimore Orioles: Inside Look of the Current 40-Man Roster

By Nate Wardle

Sep 22, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman (30) is taken out of the game by manager Buck Showalter (right) in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman (30) is taken out of the game by manager Buck Showalter (right) in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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The current Baltimore Orioles’ roster is the most important thing to remember during this time of year when rumors swirl on the latest team moves.

Join with me, as we examine the Baltimore Orioles 40-man roster and set aside the pursuit of Matt Wieters, Wellington Castillo, and the catchers, Mark Trumbo as a power-hitting DH and Jarrod Dyson, Curtis Granderson and others (but not Jose Bautista).

I want to look at the Orioles current roster. Say this was the team that the Orioles played the first game of the season with. We will review the 40-man, and discuss who is likely to make the roster, barring moves made, and also what potential moves would mean.

Jul 17, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph (36) looks on at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 17, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph (36) looks on at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Catcher

Alright, we know that is not going to last. I think signing (or trading, but probably signing) a catcher is the most likely move the Orioles make. Whether it is Castillo, Wieters or someone else.

But, as of right now Caleb Joseph would be the starter. It is easy to look at Caleb from his 2016 numbers, where he struggled mightily, and forget that as a regular starter in 2014 and 2015, Joseph did an excellent job, particularly behind the plate and with framing pitches.

Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette continually talk about liking Francisco Pena, but I don’t think he is more than an injury insurance policy, and the fact the Orioles are trying to sign a catcher seems to agree with me.

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