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2022 Roster Preview: Orioles

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1B: Ryan Mountcastle

A 33-homer season resulted in an Orioles record and sixth-place ROY finish, and Mountcastle will now anchor himself at first base

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2B: Ramón Urías

The O’s are expected to rotate aplenty around the infield, but Urías differentiated himself this spring | Backup: Rougned Odor

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SS: Jorge Mateo

The biggest spark plug on the O’s roster, Mateo excited with all five tools during Spring Training

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3B: Chris Owings

Like second base, multiple players are expected to get playing time at the hot corner alongside Owings | Backup: Kelvin Gutierrez

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LF: Austin Hays

Hays finally worked past career injuries for a mostly healthy 2021 season, blasting off for 22 long balls

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CF: Cedric Mullins

An All-Star starting nod and the first 30-30 season in Orioles history? Mullins’ 2021 will be hard to top

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RF: Anthony Santander

Injured for most of the season, Santander will look to return to a fuller form in 2022, while trade rumors swirl

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DH: Trey Mancini

Back healthier than ever two years removed from a cancer diagnosis, Mancini may be embarking on his last Orioles season | Backup: DJ Stewart

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SP: John Means

Earning his second consecutive Opening Day nod, Means will anchor the starting rotation, looking to improve durability

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SP: Jordan Lyles

Signed to the biggest free-agent contract by the O’s this offseason, the veteran Lyles will hope to be an innings-eater

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SP: Tyler Wells

Wells has converted from a closer to a starter, and how he performs in 2022 will be a fascinating watch

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SP 4 & 5: Bruce Zimmermann, Dean Kremer, Zac Lowther and Keegan Akin

All competing for the final two spots in the rotation

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CL: Dillon Tate

Tate appears slated to take the closer role after the departure of other relievers; his spring has excited for such an assignment

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RP: Paul Fry

The lefty will look to refind his footing after a down season, now one of the most experienced arms in the bullpen. Jorge López, Mike Baumann, Cionel Pérez, Bryan Baker, Felix Bautista