The Orioles need to be careful not to hand out too many extensions

Brian Burrows of Birds Watcher argues that the Baltimore Orioles must exercise caution and avoid overcommitting to long-term contract extensions for unproven young players. While owner David Rubenstein has signaled the club is open to early extensions, having signed Samuel Basallo, Shane Baz, Kyle Bradish, and Yennier Cano, the writer warns that guaranteeing money to inexperienced talent carries significant financial risk.

Burrows points to the Boston Red Sox's eight-year extension of Kristian Campbell as a cautionary tale after Campbell was optioned to the minor leagues. The article contends that poor extensions limit roster flexibility and prevent trades, urging Baltimore to thoroughly evaluate player ceilings before committing to further long-term deals.