MLB rumors: Baltimore Orioles’ $161 million deal could stand as one of MLB’s worst free-agent contracts ever
The Baltimore Orioles are a transformed team in 2026, built on young talent. However, Chris Davis's 2016 contract, now ranked second-worst ever, still burdens the club with $42 million in deferred payments until 2037. This deal, a stark contrast to the Orioles' current smart spending, serves as a lasting reminder of past financial missteps.
The Baltimore Orioles are a transformed team in 2026, built on young talent. However, Chris Davis's 2016 contract, now ranked second-worst ever, still burdens the club with $42 million in deferred payments until 2037. This deal, a stark contrast to the Orioles' current smart spending, serves as a lasting reminder of past financial missteps.
