Report: Britton rejected multi-year offer from Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles reportedly attempted to lock down their closer for at least two years earlier this offseason.

Before the Orioles and Zach Britton agreed to an $11.4-million deal for 2017, the club offered the left-hander a two-year contract plus a team option, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.

Financial terms of a potential deal weren't revealed, and Heyman adds "there's no evidence" the offer jump-started conversations over a long-term deal.

Last season, Britton put together one of the best seasons ever for a closer. He went a perfect 47-for-47 in save opportunities, while owning a sparkling 0.54 ERA over 67 innings pitched.

Britton finished fourth in American League Cy Young voting and 11th in MVP voting.