Orioles Announce $7.5 Million Decision On Former Gold Glove Finalist

The Baltimore Orioles missed out on making the MLB postseason for what would have been the first time since 2024, finishing with a 79-82 record and landing in fourth place in the American League East Division standings. Since then, they’ve made multiple roster moves, including declining the $20 million club option for outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (resulting in a $2.0 million buyout). Now, they’ve declined the $7.5 million team option for first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, making him a free agent.