What happened: Cano is playing 2026 on a one-year, $1.6 million contract. The extension
Why it matters: The deal removes two annual arbitration decisions while preserving an additional year of club control. Cano remains a settled piece of Baltimore's bullpen beyond this season.
By the numbers: Through 46 appearances in 2026, Cano has a 2.34 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings.
What to watch: Cano's performance through 2028 will shape whether Baltimore exercises the 2029 option.