Jun 25, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first round draft pick Adley Rutschman waves to the crowd during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Despite poor performance at the Major League level, the Baltimore Orioles’ future is very bright
With Wander Franco graduated from prospects rankings, the Baltimore Orioles have now passed the Tampa Bay Rays for the top spot in FanGraphs’ live farm system rankings. Moving up based on a process of elimination may not be as exciting as adding new prospects, but the re-ranking shows the Orioles have a great chance of contending in the next few years.