Orioles Promote Top Prospect Connor Norby Following Jorge Mateo Injury

Norby set for MLB debut against Blue Jays as Mateo enters concussion protocol; Thyago Vieira designated for assignment

Connor Norby, a top infield prospect, will debut at second base for the Orioles.
Jorge Mateo is on the 7-day concussion list after being struck by a bat in the dugout.
Thyago Vieira, recently acquired in a trade, has been designated for assignment after one game.
Norby has excelled at Triple-A with a .286 average, nine home runs, and 36 RBIs in 2024.
Left-hander Nick Vespi has also been called up to bolster Baltimore's bullpen.