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Orioles, Gunnar Henderson Agree to $8.5 Million for 2026 to Avoid Arbitration

The reported one-year pact marks a franchise record for a first-time arbitration player.

Sep 28, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) reacts after getting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Sep 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) walks the first base lone after the first inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Henderson’s agreement for 2026 was reported by MLB.com and echoed by Reuters, and the club had not announced it at the time of publication.
  • MLB.com reports Baltimore also settled 2026 salaries with Taylor Ward ($12.175M), Adley Rutschman ($7.25M), Ryan Mountcastle ($6.787M with a 2027 team option at $7.5M), Dean Kremer ($5.75M) and Shane Baz ($3.5M).
  • The 24-year-old shortstop posted a .274/.349/.438 line with 17 home runs, 30 steals and 5.3 Baseball Reference WAR in 154 games in 2025 after earning Rookie of the Year in 2023 and an All-Star nod in 2024.
  • Outlets differ on Henderson’s free-agency timing, with MLB.com listing it after 2028 and Reuters stating after 2029.
  • Ward was acquired from the Angels in November for starter Grayson Rodriguez, and Baz arrived from the Rays in December as Baltimore continued its active offseason.