BALTIMORE — The Orioles and catcher Samuel Basallo are finalizing an eight-year $67 million contract extension. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the deal, once completed, will begin next season and includes a club option as well. It can max out at $88.5 million and is the largest pre-arbitration extension for a catcher.

BALTIMORE — On a team with plenty of talented young players, Samuel Basallo now has a special distinction — the first to agree to a long-term contract.