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After promotion to Aberdeen, Orioles prospect Jordan Westburg excited for future, more competitions with Gunnar Henderson

When Jordan Westburg saw himself in Low-A Delmarva’s lineup at third base, he felt no bitterness. Versatility, he believes, will only help him. But he also knew it meant another opportunity for Gunnar Henderson to show out at shortstop.

“There was that competition every single day between me and him,” Westburg said. “My goal was to not let him play short, and his goal was to not let me play short. We just made each other better.”

For now, that competition is taking a hiatus. Earlier this week, the Orioles promoted Westburg, their No. 11 prospect per Baseball America, to High-A Aberdeen, providing he and No.