Orioles, Shane Baz reportedly finalizing 5-year, $68 million extension months after trade

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The Baltimore Orioles and right-handed starting pitcher Shane Baz are finalizing a five-year, $68 million extension, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Friday.

The Orioles acquired Baz, 26, in a five-player trade with the Tampa Bay Rays back in December. In return, the Rays received outfielder Slater de Brun, catcher Caden Bodine, right-handed pitcher Michael Forret, outfielder Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick.

BREAKING: Right-hander Shane Baz and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $68 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Baz, 26, joined the Orioles in a trade from Tampa Bay this winter and is poised to get a big payday coming off his first full healthy season.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 27, 2026

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