Orioles Sign Pitcher Shane Baz to Five-Year, $68 Million Extension

The deal keeps the 26-year-old right-hander in Baltimore through 2030.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:38am

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The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a five-year, $68 million contract extension with pitcher Shane Baz, acquired in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason. The deal will keep Baz, who had two more years of arbitration eligibility, in Baltimore through at least the 2030 season.

Why it matters

Retaining young, talented pitchers like Baz is crucial for the Orioles as they look to build a championship-caliber roster. The extension represents a significant investment by the team's ownership group as they pursue consistent success on the field.

The details

Baz, 26, was traded from the Rays to the Orioles in December 2025 in exchange for several prospects and a draft pick. Last season, he had a 4.87 ERA across 31 starts. Over his 54-game career, Baz has a 4.25 ERA with 293 strikeouts in 286 innings.

  • The extension was agreed to on March 27, 2026.
  • Baz was acquired by the Orioles in a trade on December 19, 2025.

The players

Shane Baz

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who was recently acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays.

David Rubenstein

The owner of the Baltimore Orioles, who stated that the extension with Baz continues the team's drive to build a championship-caliber roster.

Mike Elias

The president of baseball operations for the Baltimore Orioles, who expressed excitement about keeping Baz in Baltimore long-term.

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What they’re saying

“This agreement with Shane continues our drive to build a championship-caliber roster. We thank Shane for his commitment to Baltimore, the Orioles and our great fans.”

— David Rubenstein, Orioles Owner

“We were ecstatic to acquire a pitcher of Shane's talent during the offseason and are thrilled we could come to a long-term agreement to keep him in Baltimore. Our ownership group, led by David Rubenstein, continues to provide our organization with support and resources as we pursue consistent success on the field.”

— Mike Elias, Orioles President of Baseball Operations

What’s next

The Orioles will look to build around Baz as they continue to strengthen their roster and pursue a playoff berth in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Orioles' long-term investment in Shane Baz demonstrates their commitment to developing young, talented pitchers and building a sustainable contender in Baltimore. This deal could set the stage for the team's future success.