Did The Orioles Extend The Right Pitchers?

MLB Trade Rumors examines whether the Baltimore Orioles prioritized the correct starting pitchers after agreeing to multi-year extensions with Shane Baz and Kyle Bradish in 2026. The front office signed Baz to a five-year, $68 million contract through 2030, while Bradish inked a five-year, $90 million deal running through 2031. However, the analysis questions whether Baltimore should have prioritized left-hander Trevor Rogers instead.

Rogers posted a 2.90 ERA over the final four months of 2026 after strong previous campaigns and is now slated to reach free agency. Meanwhile, Baz produced a 4.11 ERA in his debut season with the club, and Bradish dealt with declining strikeout numbers and a late-season sports hernia.