After Samuel Basallo became the first young Baltimore Orioles player to sign to sign a long-term, pre-arbitration contract extension under this current regime, owner David Rubenstein expressed long-term optimism despite the club's last-place standing.

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to trade catcher Adley Rutschman after signing rookie Samuel Basallo to a contract extension.

The Orioles welcomed Samuel Basallo to the big leagues in a big, big way. The team is finalizing a historic eight-year, $67 million contract with the rookie catcher, less than a week after his MLB call-up.