Orioles Pounce on Top Talent to Restock System in Latest MLB Mock Draft
The Baltimore Orioles have a great advantage going into this year’s MLB draft as they have three selections.
The Baltimore Orioles have seen their farm system ranking take a hit this year, but it’s not because they can’t identify talent.
The reason? Much of the talent that made the system No. 1 in baseball is now in the Majors. That includes players like Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday and Colton Cowser.
Yes, the O’s still have talent on the farm, notable futures stars like Coby Mayo, Samuel Basallo and Enrique Bradfield Jr. But Baltimore’s success means there is some bloom off the rose.
But decisions made this offseason can help with Baltimore’s draft fortunes.
The Baltimore Orioles enter this year’s MLB draft with three picks. The No. 19 selection is the one they received for where they finished in last year’s standings.
The other two? Well, those are coming from the signings of Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander. Per MLB, “If a team that loses a qualifying free agent is a revenue-sharing recipient and the free agent signs for at least $50 million, the team will be awarded a pick between the first round and Competitive Balance Round A.”
