They say people grieve differently. How did you handle the 2026 trade deadline? The Orioles trading Adley Rutschman—the face of a long and painful rebuild under Mike Elias—marked a symbolic end to Baltimore’s first winning window. Rutschman had emerged as…
Pitching prospect Kyson Witherspoon showcased his potential with a 1.26 ERA across three starts in Baltimore's system before landing on the injured list. Acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the Boston Red Sox in the Adley Rutschman trade, Witherspoon struck out 20 batters in 14.1 innings for Frederick before suffering a season-ending right shoulder impingement in August 2026.
The 2025 first-round draft pick concluded his season with five no-hit innings against the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Now ranked as Baltimore's 12th prospect, Witherspoon is expected to make a full recovery in time for the upcoming season, with potential assignments at High-A Frederick or Double-A Bowie.
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