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Orioles Finalize 8-Year, $67 Million Extension for Samuel Basallo, Putting Focus on Adley Rutschman’s Outlook

The move signals a new extension stance in Baltimore, fueling leaguewide chatter about Adley Rutschman’s future.

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Overview

  • Baltimore officially introduced Samuel Basallo’s eight-year deal at a team press conference featuring GM Mike Elias and chairman/CEO David Rubenstein.
  • Reports describe the contract as team-friendly at $67 million over eight years, with salaries reportedly under $1 million annually through 2029.
  • Owner David Rubenstein said the Orioles expect to pursue more long-term deals with their young core, a shift from the club’s past approach.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino said the club can keep both catchers in the lineup via catcher/DH usage or by having Basallo play first base.
  • USA Today’s Bob Nightengale labeled Adley Rutschman a leading offseason trade candidate in league chatter; he is on the IL with an oblique strain, is batting .227 with a .684 OPS, says he hopes to return this season, and the Orioles have used a franchise-record 63 players in 2025.