Ryan Helsley Exercises $14 Million Option With Orioles for 2027

Ryan Helsley has exercised his $14 million player option to remain with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2027 season. The veteran reliever was limited to just 15.1 innings during the 2026 campaign due to an elbow injury. After appearing in a minor-league rehab game in September, Helsley is expected to be fully healthy for spring training, where he will compete with Felix Bautista and Rico Garcia for late-inning and closing duties in Baltimore's bullpen.