The Orioles provided plenty of disappointment this season. Meanwhile, Baltimore’s farm system rocketed to the top spot of several rankings. If you’re tired of reading about a bright future despite the major league team’s struggles, then boy do I have a story for you.
Not all of the club’s prospects contributed to the rise in the rankings. While Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez garnered national attention, a pair of high-level prospects turned in two abysmal seasons.
The Orioles acquired Yusniel Díaz and Rylan Bannon in the trade that sent Manny Machado to the Dodgers back in 2018.