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Orioles' Deadline Looms: Mateo's Contract at Stake

1/10/2025

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The Baltimore Orioles face a crucial deadline today to finalize contracts with their unsigned arbitration-eligible players. With ten out of eleven players already signed, Jorge Mateo stands as the lone holdout. Meanwhile, stars like Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle celebrate substantial raises, while Dean Kremer's future hangs in the balance as the team hunts for a top-tier starting pitcher.

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The Baltimore Orioles face a crucial deadline today to finalize contracts with their unsigned arbitration-eligible players. With ten out of eleven players already signed, Jorge Mateo stands as the lone holdout. Meanwhile, stars like Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle celebrate substantial raises, while Dean Kremer's future hangs in the balance as the team hunts for a top-tier starting pitcher.