Height
6'4"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
32
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 220 | 4.05 | 9-15 | 204 | 1.34 | 208.2 | 15 |
| 2025 | | 65 | 5.12 | 3-7 | 53 | 1.48 | 58.0 | 2 |
| 2024 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.6M
Guaranteed
$960K
AAV
$1.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Orioles struck gold with Yennier Cano's $1.6M deal, earning an A CVI that represents exceptional value in today's bullpen market. Cano has developed into an above-average starter-caliber reliever who would command $4-6M annually in free agency, making this arbitration-controlled contract a steal for Baltimore's competitive window. His slider-heavy arsenal and ability to handle high-leverage situations provide the kind of bullpen depth that playoff teams desperately need, especially given the Orioles' young core entering their prime years. While relievers can be volatile year-to-year, locking up this level of production at below-market rates allows Baltimore to allocate resources elsewhere while maintaining their bullpen strength. The deal perfectly aligns with the organization's timeline — Cano provides immediate value for their contention push while the financial flexibility helps them retain cornerstone players like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson long-term.
Performance Analysis
Yennier Cano grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 4.05 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.34 WHIP across 208.2 innings pitched with a 8.8 K/9 rate. His 9-15 record with 15 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. A 8.8 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a prime-age veteran at 32, Yennier is a key contributor for the Orioles. A 220-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs SF | L 3-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 4/7 | @ CHW | W 4-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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