The front office saved a year of commitment, but it may have sacrificed a bit of peace of mind.
The Baltimore Orioles will tell you they made the responsible choice. They avoided the extra year, chased upside, and landed Ryan Helsley on a shorter, cleaner deal. On paper, a two-year, $28 million bet on a bounce-back closer is exactly the sort of move a smart, budget-conscious contender makes.
But if we’re being honest? There’s a very real chance they picked the riskier reliever at almost the same price.