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MLB·TRADE·July 18, 2026 04:29 PM ET

Orioles agree to five-year, $90M extension with Kyle Bradish

Deal runs 2027-31, buys out three free-agent years

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read
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Right-hander Kyle Bradish and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a five-year, $90 million contract extension, a s Via @JeffPassan on X

What happened: Kyle Bradish and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a five-year, $90 million contract extension covering the 2027-31 seasons, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal buys out three years of what would have been free agency for the right-hander.

Why it matters: The extension locks up Bradish as Baltimore's top starter heading into the trade deadline stretch, with the Orioles already indicating plans to buy for the second half. It comes as Baltimore rides a five-game winning streak into Saturday's game at Houston.

By the numbers: The Orioles are 44-45 this season, winners of five straight, scoring 4.6 runs per game and allowing 4.5.

What to watch: Watch for Baltimore's second-half trade moves as the front office looks to build around its now-extended rotation anchor.

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