Sep 28, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish (38) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish has won his arbitration hearing against the Orioles. Bradish, who started just six games last season after having Tommy John surgery in June 2024, will be paid $3.55 million this season.
The Orioles had offered $2.875 million.
Bradish was 1-1 with a 2.53 ERA while earning $2.35 million.
Reliever Keegan Akin was the only other Oriole who did not settle on a 2026 salary before arbitration. Akin, who was 5-4 with a 3.41 ERA and eight saves in 64 games, asked for $3.375 million while the Orioles offered $2.975 million.
News of Bradish prevailing was first reported by the Associated Press and confirmed by an industry source.
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