Orioles' Anthony Santander: Settles with O's

Santander signed a one-year, $11.7 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Santander earned a $4.3 million raise after slashing .257/.325/.472 with 28 homers and 95 RBI across 656 plate appearances last year. Santander's strong bat has allowed him to maintain an everyday spot in Baltimore's lineup. However, his sub-par defense could lead to a tighter leash in 2024 as the Orioles continue to promote prospects to their major-league squad.