Taylor Ward Settles at $12.175M, Avoiding Arbitration

Taylor Ward, an outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, has settled on a one-year, $12.175 million contract, avoiding arbitration. This deal provides him with a raise of over $4 million in his final arbitration year. Traded from the Angels in November, Ward batted .228 with 36 home runs, 103 RBI, and 86 runs in 157 games during the 2025 season, setting career highs in homers and RBI.