Baltimore Orioles hire Jared Banner as their general manager, working alongside team president Mike Elias. Multiple outlets report the move as Baltimore seeks to improve performance after a difficult stretch and to regain momentum following a rebuild that has not progressed as hoped.
CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports say Banner most recently served as an assistant general manager with the Chicago Cubs. The Athletic adds that Banner has been considered for other senior roles, including being in the mix for a head-of-baseball-operations position with the Oakland Athletics. The Athletic also notes Banner began his front-office career with the Boston Red Sox, giving him a long track record across Major League Baseball organizations.
Across the reports, the focus is on Banner’s experience and the Orioles’ need for a stronger front-office structure under Elias. While the outlets differ slightly on career details and the extent of other hiring discussions, they agree on the central point: Banner is joining Baltimore as GM.
