Every week now, the Orioles move a significant group of players up from one level to the next, signaling a few things about how they view this minor league season.
In some cases, at least early on, they had players a level below where they should have been just to ensure they weren’t fooled by what they’d seen in the spring.
Now, as the promotions grow in number to include this week’s bump of top infield prospect Gunnar Henderson up to High-A Aberdeen, it’s showing just how quickly this organization will not only reward success but create new challenges for those who need them.