In the wake of the news that Grayson Rodriguez is probably out until September and maybe for the rest of the season, Orioles fans could really use some good prospect news. The team helpfully provided some on Monday afternoon, announcing that two high-ranked infield prospects, Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg, have been promoted from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk.
Henderson, the team’s second round pick in the 2019 draft, has had an almost unreal first couple of months of his season at Bowie to earn this promotion. Still only 20 years old until later in the month, he has yet to face a pitcher who is younger than he is, and over 47 games this season has batted .