The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a long-term contract extension with catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo . Basallo's pact will cover eight years and guarantee him $67 million. The deal includes a club option for the 2034 season, as well as incentives and escalators that could allow him to max out at $88.5 million.

"We are thrilled to agree with Samuel long-term and are delighted about what this means for him and his family," top baseball operations executive Mike Elias said in a press release. "His debut and this extension are big achievements for our organization, beginning with the work of our international scouting staff and carried forward successfully by our entire player development operation. I thank the ownership group, led by David Rubenstein, for supporting our investme

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