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Jaiden Lo Re and DJ Layton made some noise in their first professional season

The Orioles haven’t made a lot of noise outside the early rounds of the draft under Mike Elias. Of the Elias draftees currently on the 40-man roster, only Coby Mayo was drafted outside the top 100 picks of a draft…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Jaiden Lo Re and DJ Layton made some noise in their first professional season
Key Things to Know
  • Orioles prospects Jaiden Lo Re and DJ Layton showed significant development across minor league levels in 2026.
  • Lo Re advanced from rookie ball to High-A Frederick while playing second base, shortstop, third base, and center field.
  • Layton stole 45 bases and drew 92 walks in 117 games across Low-A Delmarva and High-A Frederick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Baltimore Orioles prospects Jaiden Lo Re and DJ Layton emerged as breakout players in 2026, according to Camden Chat's John Beers. Both mid-round draft picks advanced through the minor league system to reach High-A Frederick, showing upper-echelon skills and versatile defense.

Lo Re logged over 100 innings across four positions while showing exceptional contact and on-base ability after being drafted in 2025. Meanwhile, Layton drew 92 walks and stole 45 bases across Low-A and High-A, proving his athleticism and on-base skills.

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