Orioles' 5.49 ERA starter named one of most 'overhyped' stars in MLB

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The Baltimore Orioles are an even 10-10 on the season, and there has been some frustration from a few of the new faces on the team.

But one of the biggest letdowns so far this year has been the production of veteran right-hander Kyle Bradish. He's off to a rough start this season, despite the lofty expectations to begin the season.

With such a rough start to 2026, Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter named Bradish as one of MLB's most "overhyped" stars this season. With a 5.49 ERA to begin the year compared to the Cy-Young-caliber hype, it's hard to argue with this "overhyped" sentiment.

Kyle Bradish one of MLB's most overhyped stars

"The O's settled for Shane Baz and Chris Bassitt as their biggest rotation additions, banking on full seasons of Bradish and Trevor Rogers elevating the staff to another level," Reuter writes. "Instead, they rank 20th in the majors with a 4.27 ERA from their starters."

While that ranking is going to change very quickly, as the season is only 20 games in, the Orioles' lackluster ranking so far is a bit of a letdown from their pre-season expectations.

Bradish is the biggest culprit, with a 5.49 ERA across four outings this season. He's posted -0.3 bWAR on the year, with a 1-2 record.