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5 Baltimore Orioles Who Need To Stay Healthy In 2016

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After going 96-66 to win the AL East in 2014, the Baltimore Orioles finished in third place last season with a record of 81-81. Going into 2016, the Orioles could still use some more starting pitching, but they have a rock-solid back end of the bullpen and a very powerful lineup. If the following five players stay healthy, the O’s could be a fun team to watch this coming season.

5. Matt Wieters

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Over the past two seasons, injuries have limited Matt Wieters to just 101 games combined. Still, it came as a bit of a surprise when he accepted the O's qualifying offer, as it seemed likely that he would sign a multi-year deal somewhere. When healthy, the switch-hitting Wieters can provide a 20-plus homer bat from behind the plate.

Over the past two seasons, injuries have limited Matt Wieters to just 101 games combined. Still, it came as a bit of a surprise when he accepted the O's qualifying offer, as it seemed likely that he would sign a multi-year deal somewhere. When healthy, the switch-hitting Wieters can provide a 20-plus homer bat from behind the plate.

4. Mark Trumbo

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After injuries limited him to only 88 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014, Mark Trumbo had somewhat of a bounce-back campaign last year, hitting a combined .262/.310/.449 with 22 homers for the D-Backs and Seattle Mariners. If he can stay healthy, Camden Yards could easily help him return to being the 30-plus homer bat that he was earlier on in his career with the Los Angeles Angels.

After injuries limited him to only 88 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014, Mark Trumbo had somewhat of a bounce-back campaign last year, hitting a combined .262/.310/.449 with 22 homers for the D-Backs and Seattle Mariners. If he can stay healthy, Camden Yards could easily help him return to being the 30-plus homer bat that he was earlier on in his career with the Los Angeles Angels.

3. Adam Jones

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Although center fielder Adam Jones had another solid season last year, hitting .269/.308/.474 with 27 homers, the 137 games he played in were a six-year low. Jones is a key part of the O's core, and they will need him to stay healthy for a full season, which he usually does.

Although center fielder Adam Jones had another solid season last year, hitting .269/.308/.474 with 27 homers, the 137 games he played in were a six-year low. Jones is a key part of the O's core, and they will need him to stay healthy for a full season, which he usually does.

2. Manny Machado

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After having knee troubles and being limited to only 82 games back in 2014, Manny Machado batted a robust .286/.359/.502 with 35 homers while appearing in all 162 games last season. The young third baseman is easily one of the most valuable members of the club, posting a team-best 6.8 fWAR last season. It goes without saying that the O's will need another healthy year from Machado in 2016.

After having knee troubles and being limited to only 82 games back in 2014, Manny Machado batted a robust .286/.359/.502 with 35 homers while appearing in all 162 games last season. The young third baseman is easily one of the most valuable members of the club, posting a team-best 6.8 fWAR last season. It goes without saying that the O's will need another healthy year from Machado in 2016.

1. Chris Davis

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After blasting 47 home runs to rebound from a rough 2014 campaign, Chris Davis returned to the O's on a seven-year, $161 million deal this offseason. Davis, who hit 53 home runs back in 2013, provides one of the best left-handed power bats in the league. If the Orioles are going to make a run, a healthy Davis is going to be a big part of the formula.

After blasting 47 home runs to rebound from a rough 2014 campaign, Chris Davis returned to the O's on a seven-year, $161 million deal this offseason. Davis, who hit 53 home runs back in 2013, provides one of the best left-handed power bats in the league. If the Orioles are going to make a run, a healthy Davis is going to be a big part of the formula.

Brad Faber is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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