Wong also continues to bat in front of Holliday in every line up. I think he has a 50/50 shot of cracking the opening day lineup and sending Holliday to AAA.
Kjerstad is also ahead of Cowser and Stowers. The Orioles value the sample from MLB last year more than spring training. You can also add Wong to the list.
At least 1 of Wong or Maton seems likely at this point. I think the O’s would rather have the flexibility to bring up younger players than to lose veterans who they think can help. Things could change quickly but that’s how I currently see it.
Tampa has made more World Series appearances than the Yankees in the last 20 years so I don’t really get the spending argument. You need a team built to be in contention every year. The playoffs are a crapshoot in baseball.