Orioles’ latest catcher deal changes the picture. Should the Padres dare to dream about Adley Rutschman in San Diego?
In recent years, the trend of inking extensions with young talent has become increasingly more common. The Baltimore Orioles became the most recent team to follow this approach, as they agreed to a contract extension with their top prospect, Samuel Basallo, after only playing four games at the major league level. The deal is eight years in length and worth $67 million, meaning the 21-year-old is under team control until 2035.