Now that we’ve covered the position players, let’s jump right in and take a look at how the members of the Orioles pitching staff have shaped up this season.

Starters

Dylan Bundy – The undisputed staff ace this season; the Orioles would be in a world of hurt without him. He leads the rotation in wins (5), quality starts (8), innings pitched (57.2), and WHIP (1.12) and is second in ERA (2.97).

Grade: A+

Kevin Gausman – After dominating the league during the second half of last season, Gausman has fallen way off since and his 6.65 ERA is nearly 2.50 points higher than his career 4.24 ERA. His WHIP (1.86) is also over fifty points higher than his career 1.33 WHIP.

Grade: E

Chris Tillman – The return of Tillman was a welcome sight, as his presence as a lynchpin in the Orioles rotation was beginning to be sorely missed. The O’s All-Star is still working his way back to top form, but he’s been steady nonetheless since his return to the squad.

Grade: C+

Ubaldo Jimenez – He’s spun a gem or two, and he’s been tagged in every start in between. The Orioles need more from their sporadic veteran.

Grade: D

Wade Miley – He lit it up in April, but has been inconsistent since. Still, the southpaw leads the Orioles rotation in ERA (2.59) and in K’s (49) while ranking second in innings pitched (48.2).

Grade: C+

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Bullpen

Zach Britton – When he recorded a rocky five saves to begin the season, people started to worry, and for good reason. The O’s star closer could be on the shelf until late June with a forearm injury.

Grade: B

Brad Brach – Brach stepped up big in April by recording a 1.93 ERA and four saves over 13 appearances, but has struggled with the big job since. He’s posted a dreadful 6.75 ERA over nine outings thus far in May, but is still tied for fifth in the AL in saves (9).

Grade: B-

Mychal Givens – Like Brach, Givens was stellar in April (11 games, 1.29 ERA, 0.92 WHIP) but has struggled mightily since. The Orioles fireballer owns a 6.75 ERA and a 1.71 WHIP over ten contests thus far in May.

Grade: B-

Darren O’Day – O’Day struggled to rediscover his form after a lost 2016 season and posted a 6.10 ERA over eleven appearances in April, but seems to have found his stride as of late. O’Day boasts a 1.29 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP and a 12.9 K/9 over seven contests so far this month.

Grade: C+

Donnie Hart – While his recent implosion (9.00 ERA in May) resulted in a trip back down to Norfolk, he posted 7 2/3 scoreless innings while racking up twelve strikeouts in April. You haven’t seen the last of Hart.

Grade: D+

Alec Asher – Another excellent addition by Dan Duquette. Asher has been phenomenal for the Orioles this season, and has the potential to be an absolute steal if he can build on his impressive start. His 2.33 ERA through 27 innings is the lowest on the team.

Grade: B+

Richard Bleier – Owns a decent 4.32 ERA through his first 8.1 innings this season. Seems to be settling nicely as the O’s lefty/long reliever.

Grade: C-

Stefan Crichton – The Orioles 2013 23rd-round pick has recorded a 7.20 ERA through his first four career outings, but seems to have upside. He posted a 1.56 ERA for AAA Norfolk this season before receiving his call-up.

Grade: D

Miguel Castro – Acquired from the Rockies in April, the Orioles love the 22-year-old’s upside. He threw two scoreless outings for the Orioles before riding the bus back down to Norfolk.

Grade: C

Tyler Wilson – Wilson remains on the Norfolk-Baltimore shuttle, but whether he will get a shot to stick with the club or not is cloudy at best. He has posted a 2-1 record and a 4.91 ERA over six games (one start) for the Birds this season.

Grade: D+