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Orioles, Gunnar Henderson Settle On Record $8.5M Arbitration Deal

The Orioles avoided arbitration with Henderson, agreeing to $8.5 million for the 2026 season. Andy Kostka first reported the settlement. It’s the biggest Arb-1 salary in Orioles history. The previous high was Adley Rutschman’s $5.5 million in 2025, with Manny Machado at $5 million in 2016. Henderson now heads into his first arbitration year to avoid a hearing.