Summary
The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly signed pitcher Shane Baz to a five-year contract extension worth $68 million. Baz, initially drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates, joined the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles hope Baz, who recovered from multiple arm surgeries, can strengthen their pitching lineup.
Key Facts
- The Orioles signed Shane Baz to a five-year, $68 million contract extension.
- Baz was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in December, along with several prospects.
- He was originally chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the No. 12 pick in the 2017 MLB Draft.
- Baz was once ranked the No. 12 pitching prospect in baseball in 2022.
- He made his major league debut with the Rays in 2021.
- Baz underwent two elbow surgeries, including Tommy John surgery, resulting in missing most of the 2022 and all of the 2023 seasons.
- The Orioles hope Baz can be a leading pitcher in the future.
