The Orioles are providing housing to their minor league players in Double-A and down through the end of May, an industry source with direct knowledge confirmed.
The organization, which also assisted players at Triple-A earlier in the season, is still sorting out its plans for June, the source said, with the possibility that the players will be able to join host families as coronavirus vaccinations continue to increase nationwide.
Harry Marino, the executive director of the nonprofit organization Advocates for Minor Leaguers, said it’s not universal for major league organizations to provide housing for their minor league players, noting that some prospects could spend more than half their monthly salary toward rent.