Orioles sign reliever Andrew Kittredge to 1-year contract with 2026 option

The Orioles made their signing of right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge official on Monday. Kittredge’s reported salary for 2025 is $9 million plus a $1 million buyout and a 2026 option for $9 million.

Kittredge was 5-5 with a save and a 2.80 ERA in a career-high 74 games with St. Louis last season. In seven seasons with Tampa Bay, the 35-year-old right-hander was 18-7 with a 3.65 ERA and 15 saves.

In 2021, Kittredge was named to the American League All-Star team and was 9-3 with a 1.88 ERA and eight saves.

To make room for Kittredge on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated catcher Blake Hunt for assignment. Hunt, who has yet to play in the major leagues, was acquired from Seattle last May 24^th in the trade that sent pitcher Mike Baumann and catcher Michael Pérez to the Mariners.

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