Orioles Sign Andrew Kittredge, Awaiting Confirmation

Free agent reliever Andrew Kittredge has signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, according to reports by Ken Rosenthal, though the team has yet to confirm the deal. The contract includes a $9 million salary and a $1 million buyout for a club option in 2026. Kittredge had a successful 2024 season with the St. Louis Cardinals, posting a 2.80 ERA over 70 2/3 innings and ranking ninth in MLB appearances with 74 games. Known for his dominant slider, which he used 49.4% of the time, Kittredge achieved a .177 batting average against this pitch and a 41.3% whiff rate, ranking him in the 100th percentile for chase rate. He is expected to serve in a high-leverage role in the Orioles' bullpen, joining fellow pitchers like Felix Bautista, Keegan Akin, Yennier Cano, and Seranthony Dominguez. Despite durability concerns due to past injuries, Kittredge remains a highly effective reliever when healthy.