“He’s clutch,” head coach Brian Newberry said. “He’s big-time clutch, and he’s been that way his whole career. That’s stuff you can’t coach.”

The Orioles are remaking their reputation along with their roster this offseason.

“This is a very momentous and historic day for the Orioles franchise,” president of baseball operations Mike Elias said at the news conference to introduce the team’s $155 million first baseman.

Because of the addition of Alonso, Baltimore has a surplus at first base from which to deal.

Alonso hit 38 homers with a .272 average last season for the New York Mets.

The trickle-down effect on the Orioles roster could be felt in multiple ways, and this signing may only be the first major move in what could have a domino effect.

“The best part of Alby is you know where you stand,” Butera said. “So, anything that I ask him, he’ll shoot me straight.”

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“It’s a special place and it’s one of the best jobs in the country, because of the kind of young men we have, because it still is, truly, a developmental program,” Newberry said.

The Orioles entered with a 9.24% chance to land the first overall pick.

The Orioles were firmly in the mix for designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, a source said, although multiple outlets reported that Schwarber opted to return to Philadelphia on a five-year, $150 million deal.

Henderson joins a stacked group that includes Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Cal Raleigh, Kyle Schwarber and Paul Skenes.

President of baseball operations Mike Elias said the Orioles have the payroll flexibility to acquire impact players for the lineup and rotation.

The largest item on Baltimore’s to-do list remains acquiring starting pitching, and the winter meetings may lead to a critical breakthrough as the baseball world descends on Central Florida.

The Orioles have begun rebuilding their bullpen, but there is work to be done to stabilize the middle innings — or even add another splash.

“I think we’ll have a good bullpen, and hopefully we’ll keep adding and make our team a little stronger," Helsley said. "We’re in a tough division, so it’s going to be a lot of fun this year with a lot of tight games."

Hyde saw losing seasons turn into a division title in 2023, for which he earned the American League Manager of the Year award.

The Orioles are checking a key winter wish list item by agreeing to a deal with right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley, a source confirmed.

Shildt, who also managed the St. Louis Cardinals from 2018-21, retired from his role in San Diego following a second consecutive playoff exit.

“Last year was a start, but we have scouts in the front office who are experienced in Asia,” Elias said. “They make multiple trips a year.”