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Orioles Re-Sign Zach Eflin to One-Year Deal With 2027 Mutual Option

The $10 million pact reinforces rotation depth as Eflin returns from August back surgery.

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
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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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Overview

  • Baltimore announced a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, with multiple outlets reporting a $10 million guarantee and varying details on bonuses and escalators.
  • To clear a 40-man roster spot for Eflin, the Orioles designated outfielder Will Robertson for assignment.
  • Eflin underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy in August 2025 after an injury-plagued season, and team guidance indicates optimism about ramping up in spring with an eye toward an early-season return.
  • The move is seen as rotation insurance after Eflin’s strong 2023–24 and rough 2025, with a current group of Kyle Bradish, Trevor Rogers, Shane Baz, Eflin and Dean Kremer and potential role flexibility for Tyler Wells.
  • The signing continues an assertive offseason that has included Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley and Shane Baz, and reporting indicates Baltimore is still exploring a higher-impact starting pitcher.