The Orioles claimed Bryan Baker from the Blue Jays all the way back in November 2021. The move came shortly after the team reinstated Jorge López and DJ Stewart from the 60-day injured list. Baker went on to join fellow relievers Paul Fry, Dillon Tate and Joey Krehbiel on the 2022 Opening Day roster.

Baker outlasted all of those guys in Baltimore. He joined the Orioles with only one inning of MLB experience and proceeded to make 173 appearances for the O’s. He posted a 3.49 ERA in his first year with the club and a 3.60 ERA in 2023. He rode the Norfolk shuttle in 2024 as the Orioles took advantage of his last minor league option.

Baker’s lack of options generated some buzz last spring. He eventually beat out Matt Bowman and Roansey Contreras for the final spot in Baltimore’s bullpen.

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