As the calendar nears September, Birdland is abuzz with the thought of who the Orioles might bring up to Baltimore when rosters expand to 28. Some will be looking for the return of prospects like Colton Cowser or Joey Ortiz. Others will be clamoring for the debuts of prospects like Heston Kjerstad, Connor Norby or (dare we dream) Jackson Holliday.
However, the arrival (or return) of those top position players may put the writing on the walls for other members of the Orioles roster. As more and more players graduate from the Orioles’ position-player-heavy system, the need for stopgap solutions on the major league roster dwindles.