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Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) - The Baltimore Orioles and pitcher Zach Britton avoided arbitration on Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a contract for the 2015 season.
Britton went 3-2 with a 1.65 earned run average and recorded a career-high 37 saves for the AL East champions. The left-hander finished the season ranked fourth among Junior Circuit relievers in saves and became the 10th different Oriole to record a 30-save season in club history.
Over 119 games (46 starts) in the majors since 2011, Britton holds a 21-19 record with a 4.05 ERA.
With the signing, Alejandro De Aza is the last Oriole eligible for arbitration.
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