The Orioles and Tate avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis: Tate will receive the same salary as he was paid in 2023 after he missed the entire season because of a forearm issue. With better health, the 29-year-old could return to a setup role with Baltimore in 2024.
Dillon Tate Healthy, throwing this winter
Tate is healthy and participating in a normal throwing program this offseason, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Tate was limited to just 13 rehab appearances this season because of a right forearm issue, but the Orioles are confident the reliever has finally put the injury behind him. A healthy Tate -- who posted a 3.05 ERA over 67 relief appearances in 2022 -- could provide a big boost to a Baltimore bullpen which will be without Felix Bautista (elbow) in 2024.
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