Baltimore Orioles Make Kyle Bradish the Highest-Paid Pitcher in Orioles History

Ever since the team came under new ownership there has been a desired express to put more money into the team. And that is exactly what has happened. In less than one year, the Orioles have agreed to three long-term contract extensions. But not only that the Baltimore Orioles have made Kyle Bradish the highest-paid pitcher in Orioles history. Today the team announced that they have signed Bradish to a five-year extension that covers the 2027-31 seasons. The deal is worth $90 million, according to multiple sources.

The other two players that have received extensions in the last year are catcher Samuel Basallo (eight years, $67 million) and fellow righty Shane Baz (five years, $68 million). Baz had previously set the mark as the highest-paid pitcher just four months ago when he signed his new extension in March. Proving that records can fall pretty fast no matter the sport. The Orioles were purchased by a group led by private equity billionaire David Rubenstein in March 2024. Since that time four of the seven-largest contracts in franchise history have been signed since last August.

Speaking on the signing of Bradish, Rubenstein made the following statement:

“Keeping players of Kyle’s caliber in an Orioles uniform is an important part of our long-term vision,” Rubenstein said in a statement. “We are grateful to Kyle for his commitment to our organization and to Baltimore. Thanks to Mike Elias and the entire baseball operations department for their dedication throughout this process.”

Former player and current media analyst Ryan Ripken provided a breakdown of Bradish’s contract:

Here’s a full breakdown of Kyle Bradish’s 5-year contract extension with the Orioles:

2027: $10,000,000

2028: $13,000,000

2029: $17,000,000

2030: $22,000,000

2031: $28,000,000

Baltimore Orioles Make Kyle Bradish the Highest-Paid Pitcher in Orioles History

Bradish was a fourth-round pick of the Angels in the 2018 MLB Draft and was acquired by the Orioles in the Dylan Bundy trade in December 2019. He has since become one of MLB’s top starting pitchers. However, he really shined in 2023 as he finished fourth in American League Cy Young Award voting. He recorded a 2.83 ERA over 30 starts and pitched Game 1 of the AL Division Series vs. the Rangers.

Bradish has had health issues, being limited to 14 starts across the 2024 and ‘25 seasons, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2024. Nevertheless, this year his pitching has been above average posting a 3.61 ERA over 19 starts. On July 11, he took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and tossed 6 2/3 frames of one-run ball in a 6-1 win over the Royals at Camden Yards. Right now, the Orioles sit in fourth position of the American League East, just above the fifth place Toronto Blue Jays. They are nine games back from the first place Tampa Bay Rays.

Now that the All-Star game is in the rearview mirror, the Orioles are going to have to make up some ground. But congratulations to Kyle Bradish on his multi-year contract!

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