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Baltimore Orioles and the beast that is the AL East

ByNate Wardle|
Jun 2, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach (35) celebrates with teammate Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph (36) after the Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach (35) celebrates with teammate Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph (36) after the Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 3, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) throws a pitch to a Baltimore Orioles batter in the second inning during a game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 3, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) throws a pitch to a Baltimore Orioles batter in the second inning during a game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: Second place in AL East, 31-25

The Red Sox have to feel fortunate with where they are considering some of the injuries they have dealt with.David Priceis back and appears to be healthy.Chris Salehas been magnificent.Mookie BettsandXander Bogaertscontinue to be All-Star caliber players at their positions. The Red Sox are also looking at the return ofTyler ThornburgandCarson Smithsoon, two guys who will help anchor the back of a bullpen in whichCraig Kimbrelhas been lights out.

Cause for concern:Before this weekend in Baltimore,Andrew BenintendiandHanley Ramirezwere both in deep slumps. They may have woken up.Pablo Sandoval‘s defense is horrendous, and is his bat worth it? HasDustin Pedroiafinally reached the twilight of his career? He has been injured twice now this season.

With the recent concerning injury toEduardo Rodriguez, it leaves question marks in the rotation withRick Porcellonowhere near hisCy Youngability from last year andDrew Pomeranz‘s continued mediocrity. A starting rotation with two aces is good, but if your other three pitchers are wildly inconsistent, injured, or just plain not good, it still makes it difficult to be the type of team the Red Sox want to be.

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