The Orioles marked one big item off of their offseason checklist today, signing two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $28 million and includes an opt-out after the first year.

Helsley has been one of the game’s top closers since taking over the role for the Cardinals in 2022. He’s just one year removed from leading the National League with 49 saves in 53 opportunities in 2024. He has 105 career saves, a 2.96 ERA, and 10.6 K/9. The flamethrowing Helsley ranked in the 99th percentile in fastball velocity in 2025, averaging 99.3 mph on his four-seamer this season.

The 31-year-old Helsley was one of the top closers available on the market this offseason, and might have been #1 on the list if not for his disastrous

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