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Baltimore, MD<\/strong> \u2014 Trevor Rogers made it abundantly clear: he wants to stay in Baltimore. Yet, nearly halfway into the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles<\/strong> front office has remained noticeably quiet regarding a long-term extension for the young pitcher.<\/p>\n Rogers, who is entering the final year of his contract, attended the Orioles\u2019 press conference announcing Shane Baz\u2019s extension<\/strong> earlier this spring. Baz\u2019s deal reportedly landed him in the $60\u201370 million range<\/strong>, setting a benchmark for top-tier pitching talent on the roster. Many expected that Rogers, with a sub-2.00 ERA in 2025 and clear interest in staying with the team, would be next in line for extension talks.<\/p>\n However, Rogers revealed to the media that no extension discussions had taken place over the offseason<\/strong>. For a player of his caliber, that silence raises questions about the team\u2019s priorities and strategy.<\/p>\n Rogers addressed his extension prospects candidly, emphasizing respect for Baz\u2019s moment while signaling openness to talks:<\/p>\n \u201cMaybe during the season, it’ll happen, but\u2026they know what they want this team to look like and if I’m a part of it, I’m all for it. They know how I feel about this place. But [today] is about Shane.\u201d<\/em> Two key points emerge from this statement:<\/p>\n While Rogers has expressed interest, the Orioles\u2019 front office has yet to signal similar enthusiasm. Baz\u2019s contract illustrates that Baltimore is willing to invest heavily in top pitching talent, but Rogers has not received comparable attention.<\/p>\n Some potential factors behind the hesitation:<\/p>\n Rogers\u2019 potential extension is projected in the $60\u201370 million range<\/strong>, similar to Baz\u2019s contract. While MLB contracts are not zero-sum due to the absence of a hard salary cap, the comparison suggests that Rogers could command a similar payday if the Orioles prioritize him.<\/p>\n For Rogers, staying with Baltimore could be both financially and personally rewarding<\/strong>. An extension offering a raise this season plus a $20 million annual salary for the next three years would likely be hard to refuse. Yet the question remains: will the Orioles make him a priority?<\/strong><\/p>\n Rogers has consistently voiced loyalty to the Orioles. By publicly expressing interest in staying, he may be trying to balance personal ambition with team optics, ensuring that negotiations do not overshadow Baz\u2019s landmark deal.<\/p>\n From a career standpoint, Rogers faces a common dilemma for young pitchers: cash out in free agency versus secure stability with a team he values<\/strong>. His openness to negotiation mid-season indicates patience and confidence that Baltimore will act if they value him.<\/p>\n As the 2026 MLB season progresses, all eyes will be on Rogers\u2019 performance and the Orioles\u2019 response. The front office\u2019s approach to his contract could signal the team\u2019s broader strategy regarding retaining homegrown pitching talent.<\/p>\n For Orioles fans, the hope is clear: keep Trevor Rogers in Baltimore while rewarding him appropriately for his talent and loyalty. For Rogers, the priority remains just as clear\u2014play his best baseball and see if the team matches his commitment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Trevor Rogers Open to Long-Term Extension, But Orioles Remain Quiet Baltimore, MD \u2014 Trevor Rogers made it abundantly clear: he wants to stay in Baltimore. Yet, nearly… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":173573,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-173570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"\nRogers\u2019 Statement: Open to Negotiation<\/h3>\n
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\u2014 Matt Weyrich (@ByMattWeyrich) March 28, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Why the Silence from Baltimore?<\/h3>\n
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The Numbers and Market Context<\/h3>\n
The Player\u2019s Perspective<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s Next<\/h3>\n
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