Orioles sign Kyle Bradish to five-year, $90 million extension
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles announced a five-year, $90 million contract extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish on July 18, 2026. The deal secures Bradish through the 2031 season, covering his final two years of arbitration and three years of free agency. The 29-year-old has a 3.61 ERA in 19 starts this season, marking his first full year back from Tommy John surgery in 2024. Bradish finished fourth in 2023 Cy Young Award voting with a standout 2.83 ERA. Owner David Rubenstein emphasized the importance of retaining top talent like Bradish as part of the team's long-term vision.
- •Kyle Bradish's extension runs through the 2031 season.
- •He has a career 3.50 ERA over five MLB seasons.
- •Bradish was traded to the Orioles from the Angels in December 2019.
- •The contract is one of the largest for a pitcher two years from free agency.
- •Baltimore is currently in the postseason race, sitting fourth in the AL East.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Bradish’s new contract changes everything for the Orioles
- 10:40 PMESPN — Source: O's sign RHP Bradish to $90M extension
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles Lock Up Ace To Record-Setting Contract Extension
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish agree to 5-year, $90 million extension
- 9:04 PMCBS Sports — Orioles, RHP Kyle Bradish agree to $90M extension: Why Baltimore locked up starter to long-term deal
"The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish, the team announced Saturday. The extension runs through the 2031 season and buys out Bradish’s final two years of arbitration while covering what would have been his first three years of free agency. The 29-year-old Bradish is 6-9 with a 3.61 ERA in 19 starts this year, the right-hander's first full season back from Tommy John surgery in 2024.
"The Orioles have made a major commitment to their future, signing ace Kyle Bradish to a five-year extension after his remarkable return from Tommy John surgery. Here’s why Baltimore believes its star right-hander is the foundation of a championship-caliber rotation for years to come.
"The Orioles have agreed to a five-year extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish, a deal worth $90 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 2:51 AMKyle Bradish’s new contract changes everything for the Orioles
The Orioles have made a major commitment to their future, signing ace Kyle Bradish to a five-year extension after his remarkable return from Tommy John surgery. Here’s why Baltimore believes its star right-hander is the foundation of a championship-caliber rotation for years to come.
- ESPNJul 18, 2026, 10:40 PMSource: O's sign RHP Bradish to $90M extension
The Orioles have agreed to a five-year extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish, a deal worth $90 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 10:22 PMOrioles Lock Up Ace To Record-Setting Contract Extension
Kyle Bradish's new deal made Orioles history
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 9:06 PMOrioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish agree to 5-year, $90 million extension
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish, the team announced Saturday. The extension runs through the 2031 season and buys out Bradish’s final two years of arbitration while covering what would have been his first three years of free agency. The 29-year-old Bradish is 6-9 with a 3.61 ERA in 19 starts this year, the right-hander's first full season back from Tommy John surgery in 2024.
- CBS SportsJul 18, 2026, 9:04 PMOrioles, RHP Kyle Bradish agree to $90M extension: Why Baltimore locked up starter to long-term deal
Baltimore has now signed its top two starters through the 2030 season
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