The Orioles declined a starting pitcher's mutual option and signed an outfielder to a major league contract.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have declined right-hander Zach Eflin's $25 million mutual option for 2027.Mutual options are almost never exercised, and it was no surprise the Orioles decided to pass after Eflin needed Tommy John surgery after only one start this past season.

From injury-plagued veterans to high-stakes mutual clauses, the Birds face a roster shakeup as looming contract deadlines force Mike Elias to weigh expensive risks against essential depth.

The Baltimore Orioles congratulated injured right-hander Zach Eflin.

This $10 million signing might be the worst move of the entire offseason.

The Orioles' right-hander caught a tough break this year.

The Orioles will be without starting pitcher Zach Eflin for the rest of 2026 after he underwent Tommy John surgery.

Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow April 8, eight days after leaving his first start of the season in the fourth inning.

This would be a perfect rebound signing.