Overview

• The pact includes a 2034 club option and incentives that could raise the total value to $88.5 million, according to reports.
• ESPN reports it is the largest pre-arbitration extension for a catcher, with the contract slated to begin next season.
• Basallo is ranked No. 4 overall by ESPN and hammered Triple-A pitching this year, posting a .270/.377/.589 line with 23 home runs in 76 games.
• He opened his major league career 3-for-10 with a double and five RBIs across his first 11 plate appearances.
• GM Mike Elias previously said Basallo’s catching defense needed more work, and the Orioles can also use him at first base and designated hitter.