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Orioles Sign Pitcher Shane Baz to 5-Year, $68M Deal
The Orioles acquired the former Rays right-hander in a December trade.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:10am
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The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a five-year, $68 million contract extension with right-handed pitcher Shane Baz, according to multiple reports. Baz, 26, was acquired by the Orioles in a December trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a package of prospects including catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret, and outfielders Slater de Brun and Austin Overn.
Why it matters
The Orioles are hoping Baz can bolster their starting rotation as they look to build on a promising 2025 season and compete in the AL East. Baz had a 4.87 ERA in 31 starts for the Rays last year, but the Orioles are betting on his potential as a former first-round draft pick.
The details
Under the terms of the deal, Baz is expected to sign the contract before making his Orioles debut against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The Orioles parted with a package of prospects, including their 31st overall pick in the 2026 draft, to acquire Baz from the Rays in December.
- Baz is expected to sign the contract before his Orioles debut on Sunday, March 31, 2026.
- The Orioles acquired Baz from the Rays in a trade in December 2025.
The players
Shane Baz
A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who was acquired by the Orioles in a December 2025 trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Caden Bodine
A catcher who was the Orioles' 30th overall pick in the 2025 draft out of Coastal Carolina.
Michael Forret
A right-handed pitcher who was a 14th-round pick by the Orioles in 2023 and reached Double-A Chesapeake last season.
Slater de Brun
An outfielder who was the Orioles' 37th overall pick in the 2025 draft out of high school in Bend, Oregon.
Austin Overn
An outfielder who was a third-round pick by the Orioles in 2024 and reached Double-A Chesapeake last season.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to add Shane Baz to our rotation and believe he can be a key part of our push to contend in the AL East.”
— Mike Elias, Orioles General Manager
What’s next
Baz is expected to make his Orioles debut against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, March 31, 2026.
The takeaway
The Orioles are betting big on Shane Baz's potential, parting with a package of prospects to acquire the former first-round pick and now signing him to a lucrative five-year extension. If Baz can live up to his promise, he could be a valuable addition to the Orioles' rotation as they look to build on their 2025 success and challenge the powerhouses of the AL East.
