The Baltimore Orioles have signed right-hander Kyle Bradish to a five-year, $90 million contract extension, securing a key member of their rotation while remaining within reach of the postseason.
The agreement covers the 2027-31 seasons and does not include any option years, according to ESPN. Bradish would not have reached free agency until after 2028, so the contract replaces his final two arbitration seasons and adds three free-agent years.
The $90 million guarantee is the third-largest given to a pitcher who was still two years from free agency.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein described keeping players of Bradish's caliber as an important part of Baltimore's long-term plans. He also thanked Bradish for his commitment and credited Mike Elias and the baseball operations department for completing the agreement.
Bradish developed into a core Orioles starter
Bradish joined Baltimore's organization as a minor leaguer in the Dylan Bundy trade with the Los Angeles Angels in Dec. 2019. He made his MLB debut in April 2022 and soon established himself in the Orioles' rotation.
Tommy John surgery cost Bradish most of the 2024 and 2025 seasons, but he returned and pitched effectively in 2026. He turns 30 in September.
Elias said the Orioles had believed in Bradish since acquiring him in 2019. He credited the pitcher's work and the organization's development staff for helping him become one of the league's best starters, while also praising Bradish's contributions to the team and the Baltimore community.
Bradish and Shane Baz give Baltimore long-term rotation stability
Baltimore previously signed Shane Baz to a five-year, $68 million extension covering 2026-30. With Bradish's agreement, the Orioles have their top two starters under contract together through at least 2030.
Lefty Trevor Rogers is due to become a free agent after the season, which could make an extension more difficult to complete. Bradish, Baz, Pete Alonso and slugging catcher Samuel Basallo are the only Orioles under contract through 2030.
Franchise catcher Adley Rutschman can reach free agency after next season, while Shortstop Gunnar Henderson is eligible after 2028. The Orioles are expected to pursue long-term agreements with both, although deals may be difficult to secure at this stage.
Baltimore was fourth in the AL East at 47-51, but remained only two games behind the final wild-card place with three teams ahead of the Orioles.