FILE - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sept. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Peter Casey, File)
February 03, 2026 - 6:28 AM
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million instead of the team's offer of $2,875,000.
Melinda Gordon, Chris Cameron and Steve Raymond issued their decision Tuesday, a day after hearing arguments.
A 29-year-old right-hander, Bradish returned to the Orioles on Aug. 26 following Tommy John surgery in June 2024, striking out 10 over six innings while allowing two runs in a loss to Boston. He went 1-1 with a 2.53 ERA in six starts, striking out 47 and walking 10 in 32 innings. Bradish had a $2.35 million salary.
Bradish is 19-15 with a 3.47 ERA in four major league seasons with the Orioles and is on track to be eligible for free agency after the 2028 World Series.
A decision was expected later Tuesday for Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz.
Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Diaz requested an increase from $805,600 to $4.5 million and the Astros proposed $3 million. His case was heard by John Stout, Robert Herman and Brian Keller.
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