The Baltimore Orioles have locked in right-handed reliever Yennier Cano with a two-year contract extension. This deal covers the 2027 and 2028 seasons and includes a club option for 2029. Cano will earn $2.75 million next year and $4.75 million in 2028, with the club option set at $10 million.
Cano arrived in Baltimore through the 2022 trade that sent Jorge López to the Twins. Since then, he has served as a key arm in the bullpen. His 2023 season proved to be a standout performance where he posted a 2.11 earned run average across 72 2/3 innings. While his 2025 campaign saw a dip in production, he rebounded in 2026 with a 2.21 ERA.
This extension buys out the remainder of his arbitration years and provides the team with an extra year of club control. By securing this deal, the Orioles gain cost certainty while Cano earns financial security through his early 30s. The team maintains flexibility if his performance remains high, while also protecting themselves against injury risks.
Given the current trade deadline environment, this contract signing signals that the Orioles may look elsewhere if they intend to move a right-handed reliever. Other arms such as Andrew Kittredge or Tyler Wells remain potential trade candidates. With this move completed, the front office can focus on final adjustments to the roster as the post-season push begins.