Shane Baz is staying in Baltimore.
The talented right-hander, who was acquired by the Orioles this offseason after a lengthy stint with the Rays, has agreed to a five-year extension that will keep him in Baltimore through at least the 2030 season.
The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed the deal is worth $68 million.
“This agreement with Shane continues our drive to build a championship-caliber roster. We thank Shane for his commitment to Baltimore, the Orioles and our great fans,” team owner David Rubenstein said in a statement. “Thanks also to Mike Elias and the baseball operations group for helping to keep Shane as an Oriole for years to come.”
Baz, who wasn’t scheduled to hit free agency until after the 2028 season, had two more years of arbitration eligibility, which will be foregone with the new extension.
The extension is the largest given to a pitcher in Orioles history.
“We were ecstatic to acquire a pitcher of Shane’s talent during the offseason and are thrilled we could come to a long-term agreement to keep him in Baltimore,” president of baseball operations Mike Elias said in a statement, also reported by MLB.com. “Our ownership group, led by David Rubenstein, continues to provide our organization with support and resources as we pursue consistent success on the field.”
Baz, 26, was traded from Tampa on December 19, 2025, in exchange for prospects Austin Overn, Caden Bodine, Slater de Brun and Michael Forret, as well as a draft pick in the Competitive Balance Round A section of this year’s MLB draft.
Baz had a 4.87 ERA last season across 31 starts.
The righty, who has made 54 career starts, has a career 4.25 ERA with 293 strikeouts through 286 innings.
