The Orioles locked up two starting pitchers this year. The club reached a five-year, $68MM extension with Shane Baz shortly before Opening Day. He’ll be under contract through 2030.
MLB Trade Rumors questions whether the Baltimore Orioles prioritized the right pitchers by signing Shane Baz and Kyle Bradish to long-term extensions. The club signed Baz to a five-year, $68 million contract through 2030 and secured Bradish with a five-year, $90 million deal running through 2031. However, both pitchers dealt with declining strikeout rates and mixed results during their 2026 campaigns.
The outlet suggests Baltimore may regret not extending left-hander Trevor Rogers instead, as he is now slated to test free agency. Rogers posted strong stretches in 2025 and 2026, ranking among the top starting pitchers on the open market. While Baltimore is expected to make him a qualifying offer, his potential departure would leave a significant rotation void.
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