Baz says Orioles’ extension was ‘no-brainer’ – BaltimoreBaseball.com

BALTIMORE—Shane Baz signed his five-year, $68 million contract two days before his first regular-season appearance for the Orioles. The 26-year-old right-hander will receive a $4 million signing bonus and a $1 million salary for this season, according to reports. Previously, he had agreed to a $3.5 salary in his year of arbitration. Baz is set to make $7 million in 2027, $10 million in 2028, and $21million and $25 million in 2029 and 2030, which were set to be his first two years of free agency. “It’s such a good opportunity,” Baz said. “It’s such a great team. I think it was a no-brainer for us, just to be in such a great spot.” Baz, who came to the Orioles from the Tampa Bay in December, had a 17-17 record with a 4.25 ERA in 54 starts with the Rays. He’ll start on Sunday against Minnesota. “I know Orioles fans don’t really know me unless they’ve seen me play against them,” he said. “You’re going to see a guy that’s going to give you everything I have every time I get on the field. I think my work speaks for itself.” Baz’s extension is the second that president of baseball
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