The Baltimore Orioles have some serious young talent on the roster. A perfect managerial hire would be a young guy in his own right.

Samuel Basallo is a catcher by trade, but he can also play first base and his bat is more than good enough to land him at designated hitter.

For the Orioles, the final 6 weeks are a litmus test — a chance to regain credibility and trust from a restless fan base, and gain momentum for the offseason and 2026.