Bradish Beats Orioles in Salary Arbitration

Pitcher Kyle Bradish awarded $3.55 million contract for 2026 season

Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:31pm

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Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish has defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision of the year, earning a $3.55 million contract for the 2026 season instead of the team's $2,875,000 offer.

Why it matters

Salary arbitration is an important process for players to negotiate fair contracts with their teams, especially for young players like Bradish who are still establishing themselves in the major leagues. This decision sets a precedent for other players going through arbitration this offseason.

The details

Bradish, a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher, made his MLB debut with the Orioles in 2022 and has shown promise over the past few seasons. The three-person arbitration panel sided with Bradish's request for a $3.55 million salary over the team's $2,875,000 offer.

  • The arbitration hearing took place on February 3, 2026.

The players

Kyle Bradish

A 25-year-old right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles

A professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland that competes in the American League of Major League Baseball.

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What’s next

The Orioles will now have to adjust their payroll and roster plans for the 2026 season to account for Bradish's higher salary.

The takeaway

This arbitration decision demonstrates the importance of players fighting for fair contracts, even early in their careers, to ensure they are properly compensated for their on-field contributions.