Shane Baz finalizing five-year extension with Orioles - Shane Baz News

Baz was acquired by the Orioles in a trade this past offseason. With the extension, the Orioles will buy out three years of arbitration. They made it an emphasis to address their starting rotation heading into this season.

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RP SwStr% Leaders 3.26.2026
Gregory Soto #LetsGoBucs 62.5%
Bradgely Rodriguez #ForTheFaithful 35%
Jhoan Duran #RingTheBell 33.3%
Sam Moll #ATOBTTR 33.3%
Ryan Helsley #Birdland 31.6%
Luis García #LGM 30%
Shawn Armstrong #GuardsBall 30%
Aaron Ashby #ThisIsMyCrew 27.3%
The first save of 2026 goes to Ryan Helsley #Birdland, closing out a one-run lead with a scoreless ninth. He allowed a hit and recorded three strikeouts on 19 pitches (13 strikes - 68.4 Strike%) with six whiffs (31.6 SwStr%).
BAL Orioles Lineup 03/26
1. Taylor Ward LF
2. Gunnar Henderson SS
3. Pete Alonso 1B
4. Adley Rutschman C
5. Samuel Basallo DH
6. Tyler O'Neill RF
7. Colton Cowser CF
8. Coby Mayo 3B
9. Blaze Alexander 2B
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Jose Barrero optioned to Triple-A - Jose Barrero News

Barrero was unable to earn a spot on the Orioles Opening Day roster.

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Heston Kjerstad (hamstring) placed on IL - Heston Kjerstad News

Kjerstad went down with a hamstring injury this past weekend. He'll likely miss at least the first few weeks of the season as a result.

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Jackson Holliday (wrist) placed on IL - Jackson Holliday News

Holliday took batting practice over the weekend. He should be back early in the season for Baltimore.

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