Height
6'6"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
32
College
N/A
Draft
2012, Rd 1, #33
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 200 | 4.28 | 68-67 | 922 | 1.24 | 1073.2 | 1 |
| 2025 | | 14 | 5.93 | 6-5 | 50 | 1.42 | 71.1 | 0 |
| 2024 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$10.0M
Guaranteed
$6.0M
AAV
$10.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Orioles' one-year, $10M commitment to Zach Eflin earns a C- CVI, reflecting a middling investment in rotation stability that feels both necessary and uninspiring. While Eflin has shown flashes of being a solid back-of-the-rotation starter over his career, paying $10M for a serviceable pitcher on a short-term deal suggests Baltimore is prioritizing immediate depth over long-term value creation. The contract makes sense within the context of the Orioles' competitive window — they need veteran arms to complement their emerging young core — but the price point feels steep for a pitcher who projects as a 4th or 5th starter rather than a difference-maker. Given Baltimore's strong farm system and payroll flexibility, this represents a safe but unremarkable move that addresses rotation depth without blocking prospects or creating future payroll complications. The one-year structure provides an easy exit strategy, but at $10M, the Orioles are essentially paying above-average money for replacement-level production expectations.
Performance Analysis
Zach Eflin grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 4.28 ERA (above the league average of 4.20, an area for improvement) and a 1.24 WHIP across 1073.2 innings pitched with a 7.7 K/9 rate. His 68-67 record with 1 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Zach is a key contributor for the Orioles. A 200-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
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