The Baltimore Orioles have their closer.

With Felix Bautista expected to miss potentially all of the 2026 season , the O's reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with reliever Ryan Helsley on Saturday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Katie Woo of The Athletic later reported that Helsley's deal is worth $28 million and includes an opt-out following the first year.

Helsley was expected to be a popular option in MLB free agency . The 31-year-old spent the 2025 season with the St. Louis Cardinals before getting moved to the New York Mets. After finding success in St. Louis, Helsley took a step in the wrong direction and endured a disastrous tenure in New York.

The pitcher is confident he can bounce back in 2026, however. He also has a proven track record, having pitched to a career 2.

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