Overview

• Brandon Young will make his major league debut on Saturday at Camden Yards against the Cincinnati Reds, replacing injured starter Zach Eflin.
• Young, a 2020 undrafted free agent, overcame two Tommy John surgeries and earned the Orioles’ 2024 Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year award.
• He has excelled in Triple-A Norfolk this season, posting a 2.76 ERA with 17 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings in three starts.
• Young is the first pitcher entirely developed under GM Mike Elias to reach Baltimore’s rotation, signifying the success of the organization’s revamped player development system.
• The Orioles’ rotation has struggled with injuries and performance issues, ranking 29th in MLB with a 5.09 ERA, necessitating Young’s promotion.