Despite a coronavirus-shortened 60-game season, nothing has changed regarding the Orioles’ build-for-the-future approach to 2020 and beyond. But that might not be reflected in the initial roster they submit to the league by Sunday’s afternoon deadline.
The Orioles, like many teams, will use some of their allotted 60 spots on prospects who they want to get into organized action, especially with the minor league season in doubt. It just won’t happen immediately.
The first set of names the team will submit to the league will be around 40 players and almost exclusively consist of candidates to begin the season on the team’s 30-man roster for Opening Day on July 23 or 24, according to a source with direct knowledge of the plan.