Orioles Aim to Transform Roansy Contreras into a Starter

The Baltimore Orioles are planning to develop Roansy Contreras into a starting pitcher this spring, according to manager Brandon Hyde, who spoke to reporters, including Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. The 25-year-old right-hander spent last season in a multi-inning relief role, splitting time between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Angels. This shift to a starter’s role marks a new chapter for Contreras as the Orioles look to tap into his potential on the mound.
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However, Contreras’ long-term spot with the Orioles remains uncertain. He’s far from guaranteed to stay on Baltimore’s roster through the end of spring training, especially given his turbulent offseason. Contreras has bounced between teams via waivers five times, with the Orioles claiming him twice—most recently from the New York Yankees in early February. Since he’s out of minor league options, any attempt to send him down would require passing through waivers again, a process no team has managed to complete without another club snapping him up.