Orioles Prematurely Dump $5.25 Million Player After Controversial Firing Leaving Clubhouse in Chaos

In a move that’s raised more eyebrows than cheers, the Baltimore Orioles are shaking up their roster and leadership with alarming speed. When stability feels like a distant memory, chaos quickly becomes the norm. The Orioles seem determined to rewrite the playbook on patience, sending a veteran packing after a handful of shaky starts, proving that in Baltimore, the season’s barely begun, but the drama’s already full-throttle.

This exactly shows how the season has gone for the Orioles. It is not even half the season, and they are already cutting ties with managers and players. After the sacking of manager Brandon Hyde, pitcher Kyle Gibson has now also been shown the door.

MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported on his X handle, writing, “The Baltimore Orioles, who signed veteran starter Kyle Gibson to 1-year, $5.25 million this spring, cuts ties with him after 4 starts and 12.1 innings (0-3, 16.78 ERA).” With the performances Gibson was giving, we can’t say we didn’t see this coming.

The Baltimore Orioles, who signed veteran starter Kyle Gibson to 1-year, $5.25 million this spring, cuts ties with him after 4 starts and 12.1 innings (0-3, 16.78 ERA).

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 18, 2025

Gibson’s 2025 season with the Orioles has been rocky. In just 12.1 innings, he carries a 16.78 ERA and a 0–3 record. Opponents are hitting .290, while his WHIP stands at 2.92, highlighting his early struggles. His season debut was rough, giving up four homers in one inning. Recent outings show little improvement, with a 10:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio. At 37, Gibson faces uncertainty as the Orioles seek more consistent pitching options.

With Gibson’s exit, the Orioles send a clear message: mediocrity won’t be tolerated—even from seasoned veterans. If pitching woes were a soap opera, Baltimore just wrote its latest dramatic twist. As rebuilding continues, one thing’s certain: this season’s “starting rotation” feels more like a revolving door.

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