Grade this GM::
71
Transactions
71
Graded
0
Fan Votes
7 years
Tenure
18
Positive
44
Mixed
9
Negative
#11
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#1
Most Active
71 moves
The Orioles have had mixed results under Mike Elias this 2026 offseason, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 71 graded moves, 18 landed well with the fanbase, 44 drew mixed reactions, and 9 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Adley Rutschman (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Jackson Kowar dfa (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
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Mike Elias is the general manager of the Orioles, in his 7th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts evaluates MLB GMs on the same four-grade framework applied to players and teams: Contract Value Index for the GM's contract portfolio (the deals they signed), Performance for the on-field results of the players they assembled, Sentiment for media and fan perception of recent moves, and Fan Verdict for community voting on the GM's body of work. Current grades for Mike Elias: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C+, Sentiment C, Fan Verdict pending.
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Orioles sign LHP Nick Raquet
signing · LHP
Orioles acquire RHP Trey Gibson
trade · RHP
Orioles acquire RHP Axel Perez
trade · RHP
Orioles acquire LHP Jayvien Sandridge from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Norfolk
trade · LHP
Orioles acquire RHP Jackson Kowar
trade · RHP
Orioles acquire INF Blaze Alexander
trade · INF · $0.8M/yr