Shane Baz Locked Up by Orioles on 5-Year, $68MM Deal
Baltimore secured the righty starter through 2030 after acquiring him from Tampa Bay in an intradivision trade.
The Orioles extended Shane Baz on a five-year, $68MM contract running through 2030. Baz was acquired from the Rays in exchange for four prospects and a draft pick. In his first Baltimore season, Baz posted a 4.11 ERA over 31 starts with a 4.26 xERA. The 27-year-old added a sinker to his arsenal and cut his HR/9 to a career-best 0.75.
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