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Orioles’ Kyle Bradish wins in arbitration

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.

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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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Rich Dubroff

Rich Dubroff grew up in Brooklyn as a fan of New York teams, but after he moved to Baltimore, quickly adopted the Orioles and Colts. After nearly two decades as a freelancer assisting on Orioles coverage for several outlets, principally The Capital in Annapolis and The Carroll County Times, Dubroff began covering the team fulltime in 2011. He spent five years at Comcast SportsNet’s website and for the last two seasons, wrote for PressBoxonline.com, Dubroff lives in Baltimore with his wife of more than 30 years, Susan.