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Orioles prospect season in review: Yusniel Díaz and Rylan Bannon

The Orioles provided plenty of disappointment this season. Meanwhile, Baltimore’s farm system rocketed to the top spot of several rankings. If you’re tired of reading about a bright future despite the major league team’s struggles, then boy do I have a story for you.

Not all of the club’s prospects contributed to the rise in the rankings. While Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez garnered national attention, a pair of high-level prospects turned in two abysmal seasons.

The Orioles acquired Yusniel Díaz and Rylan Bannon in the trade that sent Manny Machado to the Dodgers back in 2018.