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Baltimore Orioles Sign Closer Ryan Helsley To $28 Million Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to spend big this offseason, according to multiple reports from top baseball insiders. Their big winter starts by adding a high-leverage arm to their bullpen, signing former New York Met Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal.

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Reports: Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley to 2-year contract

Veteran right-handed closer Ryan Helsley has signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple sources reported on Saturday afternoon.

Ryan Helsley News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Report: Orioles Ink a New Closer to Two-Year Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are signing closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal, pending a physical, is worth $14 million a year, with an opt-out after the first year.

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MLB rumors: Orioles get their closer; defending AL champs still looking for late-inning pitcher

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Ryan Helsley News / Just Baseball / November 29

Baltimore Orioles Take a Smart Gamble, Sign Ryan Helsley to $28 Million Deal

The closer market is moving in free agency! First, Raisel Iglesias re-signed with the Atlanta Braves on a one-year deal, and now Ryan Helsley finds a new home in Baltimore.

Ryan Helsley News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Orioles sign former All-Star pitcher in free agency

The Baltimore Orioles made their first big swing of free agency by bringing in an All-Star reliever. The Orioles are signing Ryan Helsley to a contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

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Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29

Orioles fulfill one of their offseason goals with Ryan Helsley signing

The Orioles have signed right-hander Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 29

Orioles predicted to make blockbuster deal for left-handed starter

It's extremely clear that the Baltimore Orioles' top priority this offseason is to upgrade the pitching staff, particularly in the starting rotation. The Orioles do have two strong options at the top of their rotation in Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish, with both demonstrating tremendous upside last season and in 2023, respectively.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 29

Orioles’ free-agent chatter; Shildt an interesting addition

The Winter Meetings are approaching, and the Orioles’ pursuit of top-tier free agents could be heating up. According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Orioles have interest in Houston Astros star left-hander Framber Valdez and have “checked in” on Japanese star Tatsuya Imai.

Mike Elias News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 28

Mike Elias says Orioles looking for 'experienced ninth-inning guy'

Baltimore quickly went to work on its bullpen when the offseason got underway, adding Andrew Kittredge in a trade with the Cubs. The veteran righty would likely be the club’s closer if the season started today, but president of baseball operations Mike Elias still has plenty of time to add to the bullpen.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 28

Albernaz will bring new ideas to the Orioles’ batting order

With one major offensive acquisition, outfielder Taylor Ward, and still more than two months until spring training, it’s too early to contemplate 2026 batting orders, but that won’t stop us.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / November 27

Orioles could make up for lackluster offseasons by doing this

Orioles could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 27

'Wild card' Orioles in hot pursuit of top free agent hitter

The Baltimore Orioles should be in play to sign several of the top free agents in multiple positions this offseason. One of their potential targets is now off the market, as right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Orioles' AL East rival Toronto Blue Jays.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 27

Orioles rumors: Baltimore could boost rotation with Tatsuya Imai signing

The Baltimore Orioles continue to explore every edge of the pitching market as they search for rotation help in MLB Free Agency. Among the options on their board is Tatsuya Imai, a rising talent whose posting process has sparked league-wide curiosity about his MLB fit.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 26

Orioles linked to free agent who could 'scare off' other teams

When speaking with the media about his team's plans to bolster its roster earlier in the MLB offseason, Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias made it clear that he would like to add a front-end piece for the starting rotation by saying, “[We plan to] see if we can add somebody who fits into that tier.

Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / November 25

Why the Taylor Ward Trade Is a Step Forward for the Orioles and Mike Elias

Why the Orioles finally addressed a glaring need and freed themselves to pursue real pitching stability The Orioles did something this week they have avoided for years.

Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / November 25

Why the Orioles Should Go All In on Kyle Tucker

Signing the star outfielder would signal that Baltimore is serious about contending every year The Orioles sit on the edge of something rare in modern baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / November 25

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The Baltimore Orioles will be one of Major League Baseball’s most compelling teams this offseason. The organization is already flush with young, controllable talent offensively.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Craig Albernaz’s impact on Orioles’ catchers

Baltimore moved on from Brandon Hyde during the 2025 season, but they’ll replace him this year with another former catcher. New manager Craig Albernaz was a backstop for nine seasons in the minors.

Felix Bautista News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Felix Bautista’s Risky New Deal For 2026

Felix Bautista’s one-year, $2.25 million contract for the 2026 season marks a small but meaningful vote of confidence by the Baltimore Orioles, even as they brace for a long recovery road.

Felix Bautista News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Felix Bautista, Orioles agree to new contract

After finishing the 2025 season with a disappointing 75-87 record, the Baltimore Orioles hope to improve the roster for next year. With the common belief being that the club needs to improve the pitching rotation, it appears the front office is at least finding ways to maintain the bullpen by re-signing Felix Bautista.