Basallo, a 21-year-old from the Dominican Republic, tore through Triple-A pitching this season with the Tides, batting .270 with 23 home runs in 76 games.

Of course, the 2025 Orioles don’t really have anything to play for the rest of the season. Given that the O’s are completely out of contention, a glass-half-full Orioles fan may recognize the logic behind preserving the chance to add future assets—even if it means delaying exciting prospects’ arrivals in Baltimore.