Over the last few seasons, one trend for the Orioles has been the overall weakness of their farm system. As major gaps, particularly in the starting rotation, have opened, the team has not had internal answers. When it comes to the starting rotation, this is still true, but as prospect evaluators start releasing their rankings this week, the Orioles do find themselves with a few top prospects again.
On Monday, Baseball America released its top 100 prospects list with three Orioles minor leaguers among the bunch: Austin Hays at 21, Chance Sisco at 68, Ryan Mountcastle at 71.