The Orioles didn’t have the kind of 2025 season they were hoping for. On the other side of the country, neither did Zac Gallen. Now the two could be a perfect match as they both look to improve their fortunes in 2026.

The Orioles’ search for a starting pitcher continues apace, and the longtime Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander has hit free agency for the first time. Like most other starting pitchers on the market, Gallen has some red flags. But if the Orioles are waiting for the perfect candidate to come along, they’re going to be waiting forever. And Gallen brings enough positive attributes to the table to make him an intriguing option.

Gallen, originally a third-round pick by the Cardinals out of UNC in 2016, was part of the trade package (along with Sandy Alcantara) in the Marlins’ ha

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