Shane Baz Inks 5-Year, $68M Deal With Cy Young Escalators

Shane Baz has signed a five-year, $68 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. The agreement includes performance-based escalators, specifically adding $12.5 million to the total value should Baz secure Cy Young Award honors in both 2028 and 2029. His recent long-term extension was also highlighted as part of a broader league-wide trend of teams securing young talent to multi-year deals this spring.