Mike Elias

A-

CVI

B+

Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Should Mike Elias be kept, fired, or extended?

Transactions

Graded

Fan Votes

7 years

Tenure

Transaction Breakdown

Positive

Mixed

Negative

Best Move

Zach Eflin on the

Worst Move

Jackson Kowar

Sent

League Comparison

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

Most Active

46 moves

Contract Value

A-

Excellent value on contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Orioles' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 3 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 2 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Shane Baz (B-) at $3.5M/yr — getting rhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Chris Bassitt (D) at $18.5M/yr — the rhp market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.

Public Sentiment

B+

Strong reception

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Mike Elias has put together a solid set of 2026 moves for the Orioles, with more well-received decisions than misses. Of 46 graded moves, 10 landed well with the fanbase, 30 drew mixed reactions, and 6 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Zach Eflin on the (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.