The Orioles have checked the next box in a long list of roster needs this offseason.

With Felix Bautista expected to miss most of 2026 after undergoing major shoulder surgery this past August, president of baseball operations Mike Elias has agreed to a two-year deal with two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, according to ESPN. The $28 million contract is pending a physical and features a player opt-out after the 2026 season, according to The Athletic.

The 31-year-old Helsley emerged as one of the game’s best closers with St. Louis with 82 saves, 225 strikeouts, and a 1.83 ERA over 167 2/3 innings from 2022-24. However, 2025 was a different story as the right-hander struggled immensely after being acquired by the New York Mets at the trade deadline, posting a 7.20 ERA and allowing four h

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