Question: Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday are all represented by Scott Boras, who has said that he wants his young, talented clients to go into free agency. How will the Orioles deal with the potentially very large salaries in 2026, 2027? It seems to me that they will have to offer these three players very large contract extensions to mitigate Boras’ … [Read more...] about Could Orioles sign multiple players to extensions? | MAILBAG
Orioles sign reliever Andrew Kittredge to 1-year contract with 2026 option
The Orioles made their signing of right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge official on Monday. Kittredge’s reported salary for 2025 is $9 million plus a $1 million buyout and a 2026 option for $9 million. Kittredge was 5-5 with a save and a 2.80 ERA in a career-high 74 games with St. Louis last season. In seven seasons with Tampa Bay, the 35-year-old right-hander was 18-7 with a … [Read more...] about Orioles sign reliever Andrew Kittredge to 1-year contract with 2026 option
Tough free-agent market for many former Orioles
In a market full of free-agent starters, Corbin Burnes was the most prized and signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Most of the other quality starters have signed and done well for themselves. While Burnes got a big contract, players who were with the team last season, and in recent years, are still looking for a place to play in 2025. Like … [Read more...] about Tough free-agent market for many former Orioles
Questions about Orioles’ pitching roles in 2025
The Orioles will need plenty of pitching to secure a third straight postseason spot for the first time since 1969-1971. This offseason, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias has concentrated on adding starters and relievers. Last month, the Orioles signed Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, and on January 3rd, 41-year-old right-hander Charlie Morton. They’ve … [Read more...] about Questions about Orioles’ pitching roles in 2025
Keys to a better 2025 for the Orioles
It’s possible that the Orioles might not make any major additions before spring training begins in mid-February. They could add another experienced bullpen arm, but with the additions of 35-year-old Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and 41-year-old Charlie Morton, another veteran righty, they have 10 candidates for the starting rotation. If this is basically the team the … [Read more...] about Keys to a better 2025 for the Orioles