Orioles evaluate contract options ahead of November deadline

The Baltimore Orioles face key roster decisions as the contract option deadline approaches between November 1 and 5. Players such as Zach Eflin, Luis Robert Jr., and Ryan Mountcastle have options that need to be addressed following injury-plagued seasons. Eflin has a mutual option worth $25 million but pitched only once in 2026. Robert, acquired on waivers, and Mountcastle, sidelined by injury, have club options totaling $27.5 million. The team is expected to exercise Mountcastle’s option due to his potential return to form after an injury-shortened season. Players like Ryan Helsley and Dietrich Enns also present decision points as the organization assesses its depth and financial commitments.

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