Gunnar Henderson had a successful third full MLB season, hitting .274/.349/.438 with 17 home runs, closely matching his 2023 Rookie of the Year performance. Despite battling a shoulder impingement throughout much of the year, he played 154 games and achieved a 120 wRC+ and 4.8 fWAR. The Orioles are eyeing a bounce-back season for Henderson in 2026 and are also interested in acquiring Framber Valdez, who was previously part of a failed trade for Zack Britton in 2017. This reflects Baltimore’s ongoing struggles and their hopes for a brighter future amidst past trade missteps.
