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Baltimore Orioles roster and contract decisions
Overview
Following the conclusion of the World Series, the Baltimore Orioles have made several roster and financial decisions regarding player contracts.
The club declined a $25 million mutual option for right-hander Zach Eflin for the 2027 season, a move prompted by Eflin requiring Tommy John surgery after making only one start in 2026. Eflin, who joined the team on a $10 million one-year deal, had a contract that included the mutual option or a $2 million buyout. Additionally, the Orioles reportedly declined a $20 million club option for Luis Robert Jr. due to injury concerns. This decision will result in a $2 million buyout and make the 29-year-old a free agent.
In other transactions, the team signed outfielder Rece Hinds to a split contract for 2027, which provides a salary slightly above the major league minimum while in the majors and $180,000 while in the minors.
Ahead of an expected December 1 labor lockout, the Orioles also declined a $7.5 million option for Ryan Mountcastle and a $3.5 million option for left-hander Dietrich Enns, the latter of which includes a $125,000 buyout. The team let outfielder Leody Taveras enter free agency after declining to meet his estimated arbitration value. Furthermore, the organization extended a $23.15 million qualifying offer to left-hander Trevor Rogers, who must decide on the offer by November 17. Other players, including Heston Kjerstad, Yohel Pozo, and Yosver Zueleta, have also become free agents.
Entities
Baltimore Orioles · Luis Robert Jr. · Zach Eflin · Major League Baseball · Rece Hinds
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesBaltimore Orioles decline multiple player options
The Baltimore Orioles have declined several player options, including Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million option, sending him to free agency alongside other roster changes.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesBaltimore Orioles decline Zach Eflin option and sign Rece Hinds
The Baltimore Orioles declined a $25 million mutual option for pitcher Zach Eflin and signed outfielder Rece Hinds to a 2027 contract.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesBaltimore Orioles make several contract option decisions
The Baltimore Orioles have declined contract options for Luis Robert Jr. and Zach Eflin as the team manages roster decisions and injury concerns heading into the offseason.
Sources
baltimorebaseball.com · baseballrumors.me · camdenchat.com · centerformentalhealth.dk · dose.ca · si.com · winnipegfreepress.com
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