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Orioles Bring Back Zach Eflin on Reported One-Year, $10 Million Deal

Multiple outlets report a $10 million pact with a 2027 mutual option, pending club confirmation.

Jun 21, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Jul 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) throws during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Eflin’s return is reported by MLB.com, the New York Post, USA Today and local Baltimore outlets, with $10 million guaranteed and a mutual option for 2027.
  • He posted a 5.93 ERA in 14 starts in 2025 and underwent lumbar microdiscectomy in August, leaving his readiness for the start of 2026 uncertain.
  • Eflin excelled in 2023–24, leading the AL in wins in 2023 and delivering a 2.60 ERA over nine starts after his 2024 trade to Baltimore.
  • Because he did not receive a qualifying offer after 2025, the deal comes without draft-pick compensation attached.
  • Analysts frame the move as stabilizing rotation depth rather than a top-end upgrade, fitting an active Orioles offseason that has included Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley and Shane Baz.