Arbitration Decisions and Defensive Needs Shape Orioles' Offseason

Unofficial arbitration estimates project raises for seven Orioles, notably Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, Colton Cowser and Félix Bautista. Leody Taveras, Jacob Webb Heuer and José Suárez could face non-tender or standalone-contract decisions, while mediocre overall defense—especially poor outfield OAA—makes Cowser's center-field value important and could drive glove-first additions; no decisions are official.