The Baltimore Orioles extended one of the top prospects in Major League Baseball, Samuel Basallo, after just a handful of games.

T he Baltimore Orioles and catcher Samuel Basallo have reportedly agreed to an eight-year extension worth at least $67 million, the largest contract in Major League Baseball history for a backstop who has fewer than two years of service time.

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The wait is over for one of the Baltimore Orioles’ top prospects. On Saturday morning, the Orioles announced they had called up outfielder Dylan Beavers for his

Houston's pitching staff added Craig Kimbrel, a veteran reliever who pitched in 57 games with the Orioles last year and one game with the Atlanta Braves this season, when he gave up no runs and one hit in one inning against San Francisco on June 6.

The Orioles came into 2025 with questions about their pitching, and injuries have only made the situation worse. Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) had surgery and will end up missing the entire season. Eflin, a pending free agent, has made only 14 starts with a 5.93 ERA.

The Baltimore Orioles have lost a member of their starting rotation and infield to the injured list. On Friday, the Orioles placed infielder Jordan Westburg (right ankle) and right-handed starter Brandon Young (left hamstring strain) on the IL.