The Orioles have signed right-hander Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The deal will pay Helsley $28MM in total, as per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. Helsley can opt out of the contract following the 2026 season, and the deal will be finalized once he passes a physical. Helsley is represented by Wasserman.
Felix Bautista underwent shoulder surgery last August that will keep the closer on the injured list until at least August 2026, and that timeline means one setback could sideline Bautista for the entirety of the 2026 campaign. As a result, the Orioles headed into the offseason looking for multiple bullpen additions, including a pitcher with past experience as a closer.
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