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When it comes to the starting rotation, the Orioles’ 40-man roster currently includes these names: Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Brandon Young, Tyler Wells, Trevor Rogers, Cade Povich, Dean Kremer, and Zach Eflin.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 5

MLB News: Matt Quatraro, Kansas City Royals, Zach Eflin, Bo Bichette, Yankees trade targets

Welcome to the first full week of 2026. Posting windows for Japanese talent are closing, so we’re seeing the final results of those moves. The hot stove is also getting hot again, so we’re going to see things pick up pace with the trade and free agent markets, which is something we look forward to every year.

Baltimore Orioles News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

MLB Notebook: Kazuma Okamoto meeting with teams stateside, Mitch White re-signs in KBO, Zach Eflin targeting Opening Day return

Several talented free-agent players remain available on the North American market. However, with only a few days left in 2025, all eyes have shifted to the International crop involving a pair of highly coveted Pacific-Rim free agents.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / December 30

Orioles news: Reactions to Zach Eflin re-signing with team

Hello, friends. There are now 86 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2026. Any of the next few days could prove to be an eventful one, depending on when Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai decides on which major league team he wants to join.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 30

Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Tatsuya Imai, Zach Eflin

The Hot Stove remains ice cold as we march along these finals days of 2025. Phillies News: Dombrowski and Co. seem to think Alec Bohm is poised for a bounceback year offensively Do you believe that the Phillies are still alive in the Imai Sweepstakes?

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 29

Zach Eflin Scheduled For Bullpen Session Next Week, Aiming To Be Ready For Opening Day

After an injury-ruined 2025 season, veteran right-hander Zach Eflin is back with the Orioles on a one-year deal. The 31-year-old (32 in April) underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure in August.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

Orioles Bring Back Veteran Pitcher To Rotation For 2026

The Baltimore Orioles re-signed right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year deal, the team announced Sunday. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2027 and is worth $10 million for 2026.

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Baltimore Orioles News / The Forkball / December 29

Zach Eflin Returns to Orioles on One-Year, $10M Contract

The Baltimore Orioles brought back a familiar arm as they continue reshaping their roster ahead of the 2026 season, re-signing right-hander Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million contract.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Orioles' Latest $10M Signing Could Actually Benefit Red Sox

Once again, one of the Boston Red Sox's division rivals has made a significant free-agent signing. On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles inked starting pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million contract.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 29

Yankees Waiting Game Continues as AL Rival Makes Big Move

The American League East arms race is getting interesting as the New York Yankees watch another rival continue its offseason makeover. "The Baltimore Orioles, making another big move to return to the postseason, sign veteran starter Zach Eflin to a one-year deal," USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports.

Baltimore Orioles News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Orioles re-sign Zach Eflin to one-year contract

An American League East team has re-signed a player. On Sunday evening, the Baltimore Orioles announced that they’ve re-signed right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year deal.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / December 28

Orioles bring back RHP Zach Eflin on 1-year deal

Free agent right-hander Zach Eflin re-signed with the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027 on Sunday night. Terms were not disclosed, but MLB Network first reported that the contract is worth a guaranteed $10 million.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 28

Baltimore Orioles bolster rotation with latest win-now move

All offseason long, the Baltimore Orioles have shown that they are serious about winning this year. From the signing of Pete Alonso to the blockbuster trade for Shane Baz, the O’s are preparing to compete in the stacked AL East division.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28

Orioles Re-Sign Zach Eflin

The Orioles have reunited with Zach Eflin, as USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that Baltimore has signed the right-hander to a one-year, $10MM deal with a mutual option for the 2027 season. Eflin is represented by O’Connell Sports Management.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30

Rays interested in Zach Eflin, Adrian Houser

The Rays are known to be perusing the market for shorter-term starting pitching help as they look to fill out their 2026 rotation, and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that a pair of familiar names are being discussed by the team as potential targets: right-handers Zach Eflin and Adrian Houser.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 21

Could Orioles Zach Eflin Land on Rangers Opening Day Starting Rotation?

If there's anything that the Texas Rangers have made clear during this offseason, it's that they're looking to trim their payroll. With that being said, they still have some room to shake things up and add new players to their roster.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 13

Zach Eflin Would Offer Rockies Chance to Close Gap with NL West Competitors

Coming off a historically bad year, there is nowhere to go but up for the Colorado Rockies. There are going to be needs everywhere this winter when assembling the roster for 2026.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Zach Eflin interested in returning to Orioles in 2026

Zach Eflin made his three-year, $41MM contract look like an absolute bargain in 2023 and ’24. The right-hander produced a 3.54 ERA and 3.62 SIERA over 59 starts in the two most productive seasons of his career.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 31

Orioles RHP Zach Eflin (back) lands on IL for 3rd time this season

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin was placed on the injured list for the third time this season on Thursday. He landed on the 15-day IL this time with low back discomfort.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 24

Orioles Starter Zach Eflin Has Good Audition Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

Despite a glimmer of hope at one point for the Baltimore Orioles, the team has been unable to make a quick run to start the second half of the season. Due to the Orioles still being well under .500 with the MLB trade deadline being just over a week away, it is becoming increasingly clear that they should be sellers.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Potential Suitors for Zach Eflin as Trade Deadline Nears

After just joining the Baltimore Orioles less than a year ago, via a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, Zach Eflin has been mentioned heavily as a player that the Orioles could ship off before the MLB trade deadline on July 31.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / June 28

Orioles' Zach Eflin removed after one inning with back tightness

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin was removed after one inning of work vs. the Tampa Bay Rays due to lower back tightness, according to the team.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Orioles pitcher has brutal quote about Brandon Hyde firing

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin had a brutal quote about the team’s decision to fire manager Brandon Hyde.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / May 3

Zach Eflin itching to get back to Orioles

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / April 9

Orioles place RHP Zach Eflin on 15-day IL

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a low-grade right lat strain. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, one day after Eflin exited his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks after six innings with what was described as shoulder fatigue.