The Orioles answered their first big question of the offseason on Wednesday afternoon, making the choice to decline the $11 million option for Jordan Lyles for the 2023 season. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman was the first to report the news. With the option declined, the Orioles will pay Lyles a $1 million buyout and Lyles is now a free agent.
This statement was provided to Orioles reporters, several of whom shared it to Twitter:
From the Orioles: “The Orioles will remain engaged with Jordan Lyles over the winter and wouldn’t rule out a return, but at the early juncture of the offseason and the price point, preferred to decline his option.