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Orioles Prospect Brandon Young Set for MLB Debut Saturday

The 26-year-old right-hander will fill in for an injured Zach Eflin, becoming the first pitcher fully developed under GM Mike Elias to join Baltimore’s rotation.

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Orioles pitcher Brandon Young at 2025 spring training in Sarasota, Florida, on Wednesday. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
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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.