The Baltimore Orioles have signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Piech, their seventh-round selection (No. 200 overall) in the 2026 MLB Draft, for a reported $277,500 — roughly $34,500 below the assigned slot value for that pick. Piech, who pitched at Xavier, is among 18 of the Orioles' 20 draft selections to have now signed, with Baltimore having secured each of their first 18 picks.
Piech's path to professional baseball includes a significant injury hurdle, having missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The below-slot signing reflects that injury history and is consistent with the club's post-draft strategy of locking up their full draft class efficiently. Baltimore still has two remaining picks unsigned as the organization continues finalizing its 2026 draft haul.