Biggest risers
Luis De León was the only board player to appear during the final reporting window, recording a hold in Toronto and lowering his MLB ERA to 1.93. MLB Pipeline's Orioles Top 10 did not change; the other healthy minor leaguers had completed their regular seasons.The Orioles desk / Farm system
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- Ranking source
- MLB Pipeline Orioles Top 30
- Snapshot
- September 28, 2026
- Report cadence
- Sunday night
Weekly development report
September 21-27, 2026
Published September 28, 2026. Results are reported from direct team, league and local coverage wherever possible.
Issues to monitor
De León allowed two inherited runners to score in his September 23 outing despite being charged with no earned runs. Nate George remains on the 60-day injured list, while Michael Forret returned from the seven-day injured list but did not make a recorded appearance after activation.Week’s headline
De León completed his first MLB regular-season sample with eight outings, 9.1 innings, a 1.93 ERA, a 0.86 WHIP and six strikeouts. His late-season usage provided a concrete Major League finish to a year that also included 99 Minor League innings.
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Movement reflects the September 21-27, 2026 report.
| Movement | Rank | Prospect | Current assignment | Acquired | Latest report |
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| → Season complete | 1Pipeline |
Eric Booth Jr.OF · Age 18 · ETA 2030
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Delmarva ShorebirdsSingle-A |
2026 Draft: first round, No. 7 overall |
Did not play: Delmarva's regular season was complete before this reporting window. Booth's final official line remains 67 at-bats, a .284 average, a .390 on-base percentage, nine RBIs and three steals.There is no new game result to revise the assessment. The small professional sample remains notable for its on-base production and early speed contribution. |
| → Season complete | 2Pipeline |
Anthony EyansonRHP · Age 21 · ETA 2027
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Chesapeake BaysoxDouble-A |
2026 Adley Rutschman trade with Boston |
Did not play: Chesapeake's regular season ended September 13. Eyanson's final official line is 99.1 innings, a 1.54 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP and 141 strikeouts in 22 appearances.The absence is seasonal, not an availability concern. His full-season workload, strikeout volume and run prevention remain the evaluation anchors. |
| → Season complete | 3Pipeline |
Joseph DzierwaLHP · Age 22 · ETA 2027
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Chesapeake BaysoxDouble-A |
2025 Draft: second round, No. 58 overall |
Did not play: Chesapeake's regular season ended September 13. Dzierwa completed 131 innings with a 2.27 ERA, a 0.90 WHIP and 149 strikeouts.There is no new result to change the assessment. His finished Double-A body of work pairs workload, missed bats and command. |
| → Season complete | 4Pipeline |
Caden HunterLHP · Age 22 · ETA 2027
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Chesapeake BaysoxDouble-A |
2025 Draft: sixth round, No. 184 overall |
Did not play: Chesapeake's regular season ended September 13. Hunter's completed line is 103 innings, a 2.01 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and 151 strikeouts.The next meaningful signal will come with an offseason assignment. The completed season established both effective run prevention and premium strikeout volume. |
| ↑ AFL selected | 5Pipeline |
Ike IrishOF/1B · Age 22 · ETA 2028
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Frederick KeysHigh-A |
2025 Draft: first round, No. 19 overall |
Did not play: Arizona Fall League games begin October 3. Irish was selected for Peoria after completing his Frederick season with a .286 average, 16 homers, 59 RBIs and a .916 OPS.The Peoria assignment is a verified next step, not a new game-performance result. His availability and workload once the Fall League begins will be the information to monitor. |
| ? Injured | 6Pipeline |
Nate GeorgeOF · Age 20 · ETA 2028
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Frederick KeysHigh-A |
2024 Draft: 16th round, No. 489 overall |
Did not play: George remains on Frederick's 60-day injured list after his May placement for an undisclosed illness. No return timetable has been reported.This remains an availability issue, not a performance judgment. A verified activation or medical update is needed before his development can be reassessed. |
| ↑ Strong finish | 7Pipeline |
Luis De LeónLHP · Age 23 · ETA 2026
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Baltimore OriolesMLB |
International signing: Dominican Republic, December 2021 |
De León appeared once during the window, on September 23 at Toronto. He recorded two outs, struck out one, allowed two hits and no earned runs, and earned a hold; two inherited runners scored. His season totals are eight games, 9.1 innings, a 1.93 ERA, a 0.86 WHIP and six strikeouts.The zero earned runs are encouraging, but the inherited runners prevent treating the outing as spotless. Even so, a full Major League season sample under a 2.00 ERA is a positive outcome for his first big-league stint. |
| → Season complete | 8Pipeline |
Wehiwa AloySS · Age 22 · ETA 2028
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Chesapeake BaysoxDouble-A |
2025 Draft: compensation round, No. 31 overall |
Did not play: Chesapeake's regular season ended September 13. Aloy's final official line is 472 at-bats, a .288 average, 25 homers, 92 RBIs, 20 steals and an .864 OPS.There is no new game evidence this week. The completed 25-homer, 20-steal season remains the relevant development takeaway. |
| → Season complete | 9Pipeline |
Enddy AzocarOF · Age 19 · ETA 2028
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Frederick KeysHigh-A |
2026 Adley Rutschman trade with Boston |
Did not play: Frederick's regular season was complete before this reporting window. Azocar's final official line remains 471 at-bats, a .295 average, 21 homers, 86 RBIs, 20 steals and an .885 OPS.There is no new game evidence this week. His completed age-19 season, especially the 21-homer and 20-steal combination, remains the appropriate basis for the evaluation. |
| → Activated | 10Pipeline |
Michael ForretRHP · Age 22 · ETA 2027
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Norfolk TidesTriple-A |
Reacquired in the 2026 Tyler Wells trade with Tampa Bay |
Did not play: Norfolk activated Forret from the seven-day injured list on September 21, but no appearance was recorded during the remaining regular-season window. His final line is 115.2 innings, a 3.89 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP and 125 strikeouts.The activation removes the prior injury-list concern, but the lack of a final appearance leaves his immediate game readiness untested. His completed Triple-A workload remains the baseline. |
Rankings follow MLB Pipeline's current Orioles Top 30. Player development notes are reported separately each Sunday and distinguish verified facts from scouting interpretation. Season statistics are from MLB’s public prospect data. View the official ranking