Orioles' Baz Gets $68M Extension, Aims for Ace Status

0:00On March 29th, the Baltimore Orioles just showed massive faith in 26-year-old pitcher Shane Boz. They traded four prospects and a draft pick to get him from the raise back on December 19th, then locked him up Friday with a five-year, $68 million extension, making him the highest paid arm in team history. In his debut Sunday at Kamban Yards against the twins, Boz had a rocky second inning where Minnesota scored four runs, but he bounced back strong over. Five and one-third innings total. He gave up seven hits, struck out four, walked none on 78 pitches, and kept the twins off the board after that early damage, even escaping. James was some slick defense. Coaches and execs are hyped on Boz's talent. His fastball average 97.1 miles per hour hit 99.6 max and his curve, and cutter look sharp. Pitching coach Drew French called him special for soaking up feedback and delivering right away, while the manager sees Sai Young potential.

1:01Boz knows the works cut out to hit that ceiling, but with the Orioles backing, he's targeting quick fixes to unlock his ace level stuff and lead. This rotation. From around the league, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today.