Orioles keep surprise roster piece after non-tender buzz and rotation needs

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Orioles keep surprise roster piece after non-tender buzz and rotation needs

The Baltimore Orioles tendered Ryan Mountcastle a contract after weeks of speculation he would be cut loose.

Ryan Mountcastle entered the non-tender deadline as one of the Baltimore Orioles ’ most vulnerable arbitration players. By day’s end, he was still in Baltimore’s plans for 2026. The Orioles tendered Mountcastle a contract, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

It's a surprise that reflects how the club views both his underlying metrics and its payroll flexibility.

Mountcastle’s 2025 wasn’t enough on its own to guarantee his spot. He hit .250 with seven home runs, 35 RBIs and a .653 OPS over 89 games, missing nearly two months with a hamstring strain. His production dipped, younger