The Baltimore Orioles and right-handed pitcher Shane Baz are nearing a five-year, $68 million contract extension, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.
The deal, which is expected to begin this season, will buy out two years of Baz’s free agency. This significant investment highlights the Orioles' ongoing effort to stabilize their starting rotation and secure high-upside talent for the long term. By locking up Baz now, Baltimore ensures that a key piece of their pitching staff remains under team control through what the front office hopes will be a sustained championship window.
Baz, who has long been regarded as one of the most talented young arms in the game, provides the Orioles with a frontline starter to pair with their emerging core. According to Passan, the move is a clear signal of Baltimore's commitment to building a durable and reliable rotation as they compete in the high-stakes American League East.
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