On the same day that we opined that it may take Zach Eflin proving he's healthy before signing a new deal, the Baltimore Orioles proved us wrong. The Orioles are bringing Eflin back on a one-year deal worth $10M, but the breakdown of the veteran's deal with Baltimore continues the success that Mike Elias and Co. have had this offseason.
It was a 2025 season that Eflin wishes he could forget. It ended in August when he underwent back surgery, which has a recovery timeline of 4-8 months. When he was healthy, he posted a 5.