Without much to look forward to this year in terms of the major league club, which is on its way to one of the worst seasons in baseball history, the Orioles' focus will shift toward the next generation of players who they hope will help reverse that before long.
The twice-weekly "One for the Future," which began last week with Futures Game participants Ryan Mountcastle and Alex Wells, will highlight an Orioles minor leaguer who is on the radar for either prospect status, performance or pedigree.
Next, a look at center fielder Cedric Mullins, who has been dynamic for long stretches of the past two seasons in the minors and appears on the cusp of his major league debut with the Orioles.