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Orioles Set to Call Up Top Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut Against Yankees

Minor League Baseball On SI·Justin Binkowski·6 months ago
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The Baltimore Orioles are expected to have one of their top pitching prospects make his major league debut this weekend.

Right-handed pitcher Trey Gibson, the Orioles' No. 3 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline , is scheduled to be promoted to the big leagues and make his first MLB start on Sunday against the New York Yankees, Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz announced on Saturday, according to MLB.com's Jake Rill. The 23-year-old has a 4.01 ERA in six starts for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides this year, where he's struck out 25 batters in 24 2/3 innings pitched.

Last year, Gibson won the organization's Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award, so the Orioles likely have high expectations for the young hurler.…

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