In the aftermath of last week’s moves to protect six prospects from potential selection in the Rule 5 draft, the Orioles possess something they haven’t often during this time of year: a full 40-man roster.
It’s one that, as executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias nears completion of the first month of his third year at the helm, has his fingerprints all over it and is full of youth. With the addition of the six prospects — outfielder Yusniel Diaz; infielder Rylan Bannon; and pitchers Michael Baumann, Zac Lowther, Alexander Wells and Isaac Mattson — the Orioles’ roster features 13 players who will be rookie-eligible in the 2021 season.