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Orioles Reacquire Andrew Kittredge From Cubs in Cash Trade

The move marks Baltimore's first step to fortify a thinned bullpen under new manager Craig Albernaz.

Oct 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning during game five of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 18: Pitcher Andrew Kittredge of the Baltimore Orioles looks on from the dugout against the Cincinnati Reds at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 18, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Baltimore obtained the 35-year-old right-hander from Chicago for cash considerations on Tuesday, hours after Albernaz's introduction.
  • Kittredge carries a $9 million club option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout, a decision the Orioles are expected to address soon.
  • He recorded a 3.40 ERA across 54 games split between Baltimore and Chicago in 2025 and logged five postseason outings for the Cubs.
  • The Orioles had sent Kittredge to Chicago at the July 31 deadline for prospect Wilfri De La Cruz, a reunion widely framed as a low-cost reversal.
  • With several relievers moved at the deadline and Félix Bautista rehabbing a shoulder, Kittredge projects for high-leverage innings and could be asked to close early next season.