What happened: Kyle Bradish's five-year, $90 million contract extension was first reported by Jeff Passan, with Ken Rosenthal confirming the terms Saturday. The deal report/article/orioles-agree-to-five-year-90m-extension-with-kyle-bradish-2026-07-18">2027-31 seasons</a>, per source confirmation.

Why it matters: The extension locks up Bradish through what would have been his first three free-agent years, giving his club rotation cost certainty into the next decade. Multiple reporters converging on the same $90 million figure within hours points to a deal that is effectively finalized rather than still in negotiation.

What to watch: Watch for the club's formal announcement and any corresponding 40-man roster moves.