The Orioles are inviting 30 non-roster players to spring training, including 15 pitchers. Their 2025 list of 26 players included a dozen pitchers.

Only two of those 12 remain in the organization – Yaramil Hiraldo, who’s on the 40-man roster, and Carlos Tavera, who’s in Mexico. Gone are Raúl Alcantara, Justin Armbruester, Matt Bowman, Jakob Hernandez, Corbin Martin, Robinson Martínez, Rodolfo Martinez, Levi Stoudt, Thaddeus Ward and Nathan Webb.

Only Jeremiah Jackson remains among the five infielders, which included Nick Gordon, Vimael Machín, Liván Soto and Terrin Vavra. Catcher David Bañuelos remains a free agent. Outfielder Jordyn Adams signed with the Brewers and Franklin Barreto was released on Aug. 31.

So much can change in a year.

The exclusion this spring of catcher/outfielder Ike Irish, the 19^th overall pick in the 2025 draft and the No. 6 prospect in the system by Baseball America, was anticipated because of his lack of professional experience. He appeared in 20 games with Class A Delmarva, batting .230 with a .594 OPS.

The Orioles are inviting 30 non-roster players to spring training, led by right-hander Trey Gibson, the No. 3 prospect in the system according to Baseball America’s rankings. Gibson was chosen as the organization's Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

Also on the list is left-hander Luis De León, the No. 5 prospect, and outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. (No. 8).

Thirty players received invites, four more than last year’s initial list.

Pitchers

LHP Luis De León
LHP Andrew Magno
LHP Eric Torres
LHP Josh Walker
RHP Jeisson Cabrera
RHP Hans Crouse
RHP Nestor German
RHP Trey Gibson
RHP Keagan Gillies
RHP Richard Guasch
RHP Jean Carlos Henriquez
RHP Enoli Paredes
RHP Albert Suárez
RHP Levi Wells
RHP Cameron Weston

The Orioles are happy with their internal options for the starting rotation and also know that upgrades are important. They will check the various markets, see whether trade partners and free agents provide any solutions.

Trey Gibson will be a phone call away. He’s easy to reach.

Gibson, 23, went from High-A Aberdeen to Double-A Chesapeake and Triple-A Norfolk this season and was chosen as the organization’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year, achieving the honor as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

How close is he to making his major league debut?

“I think pretty close,” he said yesterday while meeting with the media outside the Orioles’ clubhouse.

A 19-year-old outfielder will be honored as the Orioles’ top minor league player in 2025.

That’s a bright future.

Nate George will receive his award tonight in an on-field ceremony prior to the game against the Rays at Camden Yards. Right-hander Trey Gibson, 23, was chosen as the system’s top pitcher.

Florida Complex League manager Christian Frias and area scout Rich Amaral also were recognized for their contributions to the organization.

The Orioles drafted George in the 16^th round in 2024 out of Minooka Community High School in Illinois. His first professional season carried him to three levels – the FCL, Class A Delmarva and High-A Aberdeen – and he hit a combined .337/.413/.483 with 14 doubles, nine triples, five home runs, 42 RBIs, 38 walks, 62 strikeouts and 50 stolen bases in 87 games.