On Monday, Andrew Kittredge and the Baltimore Orioles reached an agreement on a one-year contract valued at $10 million.
Under this deal, Kittredge will earn a salary of $9 million this year, and the contract includes a team option worth $9 million for 2026, accompanied by a buyout clause of $1 million.
The contract is structured to reward Kittredge with performance bonuses; he can earn an additional $250,000 for games played and another $250,000 for games completed.
These bonuses escalate with thresholds at 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55 appearances.
Furthermore, Kittredge stands to gain $100,000 for winning the Rivera/Hoffman Reliever of the Year Award and $50,000 if he is a finalist for the same award.
Additional incentives include $100,000 for being named World Series MVP and $50,000 for selection to the All-Star team, receiving a Gold Glove, or being voted the MVP of the League Championship Series.
As an added perk, he will receive a hotel suite during road trips.

Last season, the 34-year-old right-handed pitcher recorded a 5-5 win-loss record with a 2.80 ERA and one save while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.
In 70 2/3 innings, he struck out 67 batters and issued 20 walks.
Kittredge had spent the prior seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, amassing a career tally of 23 wins against 12 losses, with an ERA of 3.44 throughout 240 relief appearances and 15 starts.

The Orioles’ bullpen may see significant improvement this season with the anticipated return of closer Félix Bautista, who sat out last year after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
While the team had acquired Craig Kimbrel as a replacement, Kimbrel struggled and was subsequently released before the 2023 season concluded.
By signing Kittredge, the Orioles bolster their relief pitching options, especially for late-game situations.
Although Kittredge has become less of a groundball pitcher in recent years, his pitching style could mesh well with the characteristics of Camden Yards, especially with the adjustments made to the left-field wall for the upcoming 2025 season.

This offseason, the Orioles also faced some roster challenges, losing ace starter Corbin Burnes to Arizona in free agency.
Although they have indeed been active in the market, their moves have generally involved one-year contracts, signing players like Charlie Morton, Gary Sánchez, and Tomoyuki Sugano, along with Kittredge.
However, they did secure a three-year contract for outfielder Tyler O’Neill, which has a player opt-out clause after the 2025 season.
To make room for Kittredge on the roster, Baltimore designated catcher Blake Hunt for assignment.