Chris Bassitt Breaks Down Craig Albernaz’s First Year as Baltimore Orioles Manager

Chris Bassitt praised Craig Albernaz for his managing style after one year with the Baltimore Orioles. Speaking on The Ryan Ripken Show, Bassitt said, “He was an unbelievable manager. He was an unbelievable guy for the locker room. He held guys accountable… Things will be implemented and things will be changed but I thought Alby [Albernaz] did an unbelievable job.” Albernaz took over before the 2026 season after Baltimore finished 2025 with a 75-87 record. His first campaign ended with the Orioles going 79-82, placing fourth in the AL East and finishing 18.5 games behind the division-winning Tampa Bay Rays. The club scored 718 runs and allowed 739, finishing below .500 and missing the postseason. The disappointing result has put attention on what needs to change across the organization. President of baseball operations Mike Elias has acknowledged the season fell short of expectations, while the club has indicated Albernaz will remain part of its plans. Bassitt’s support offers a view of the manager’s standing inside the clubhouse, even as the team reviews its performance. Related stories Bassitt worked through an injury-disrupted season of his own. The 37-year-old spent time on the 60-day injured list with lower back discomfort after leaving a
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