The Orioles and catcher Samuel Basallo are closing in on an eight-year contract extension worth $67 million with an option for 2034, per source.
Escalators based on awards and playing time at catcher max out at $88.5 million, source said
The Orioles and Ravens have both reached the playoffs each of the past two years, the first time Baltimore’s baseball and football teams have clinched back-to-back postseason berths at the same time since 1970-71 (Orioles and Colts).