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Orioles news: O’s make more contract option decisions

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Orioles news: O’s make more contract option decisions
Key Things to Know
  • The Orioles are actively finalizing contract option decisions for multiple players ahead of the 2027 season.
  • Reliever Ryan Helsley opted into his $14 million player option with Baltimore.
  • The Orioles declined their side of a $25 million mutual option on pitcher Zach Eflin.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Baltimore Orioles are processing several roster contract options ahead of the 2027 Major League Baseball season. Reliever Ryan Helsley exercised his $14 million player option after an injury-shortened 2026 campaign, while the team agreed to a one-year major league deal with outfielder Rece Hinds. Meanwhile, the club declined its half of a $25 million mutual option on starting pitcher Zach Eflin.

Baltimore is also expected to decline a $20 million club option on outfielder Luis Robert Jr., though potential renegotiations remain possible. The Orioles and other MLB clubs face a November 2 deadline to finalize remaining contract option decisions and tender qualifying offers.

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