Comments: Big CIF who struggled in majors but has huge value in bat. Hit most HR and doubles in org. May have best pure, raw power in system and possibly minors. Also has shown ability to hit for BA thanks to bat speed and solid eye. Can sell out for power and will need to refine approach. Plays mostly 3B with elite arm but may be best at 1B long-term.

Development Path: Mayo will compete for a starting spot in the Orioles every day lineup. There isn't much left to do in the minors but it may behoove him to get full-time AB as opposed to a bench role.

Fantasy Impact: There are no doubts about his power-hitting ways and has the type of pop to get to 40+ HR if given an opportunity. That may come at the cost of his BA, but it still should hit at least .250+. Other than speed, Mayo should be a solid contributor.

Upside Grade: 8B

Comments: Strong, tall LHH who thrived in AA before late promotion to AAA. Has very high offensive ceiling based upon brute strength and consistent, hard contact. Can go gap-to-gap or pull ball for light-tower pop. Will draw walks, though rate dropped while K rate increased. Has bat to move to 1B if receiving and blocking don't improve. Has very strong arm.

Development Path: Basallo will likely return to Triple-A where he struggled in limited time. He is starting to see more time at 1B, though catching hasn't been ruled out. He should get to the majors in 2025 where his bat could be of significant value.

Fantasy Impact: He could become one of the top hitting catchers in baseball, though he may have to move to 1B full-time. Other than speed, he should contribute to any fantasy category. It is possible he gets to .280+ with 25+ HR.

Upside Grade: 8B

Comments: Lean, toolsy OF who set highs in HR and SB and finished 2nd in EL in BB. BA dropped but more a byproduct of revising swing to tap into raw pop. Can be good hitter, though with some swing and miss. Power should continue to emerge with added strength and bat speed. Plays all OF spots and 1B. Runs very well and is smart baserunner.

Development Path: Beavers was promoted to Triple-A late in the season and is likely to return to that level to begin 2025. If an opportunity arises, he should get to the majors at some point during the year. There are still some approach and swing issues to iron out.

Fantasy Impact: Beavers has the skill set to provide value in all fantasy categories. His batting lines in the minors have been good but his power and BA should go up given the talent. At peak, he could hit .280+ with 25+ HR and 25+ SB.

Upside Grade: 8C

Comments: Toolsy OF with huge upside. Other than hit tool, does all else above average to double plus. Very polished and talented CF with elite range and strong arm. Has some of best speed in org and is instinctual baserunner. Swing conducive to plus raw pop but has holes and can get overly pull happy. Ks are huge issue but swing shows promise.

Development Path: He only had 51 AB upon signing and made it to High-A. He could begin 2025 there so he can continue to work on his swing and approach. There is plus talent to cultivate and the Orioles have the organizational depth to be patient with his development.

Fantasy Impact: Honeycutt has significant fantasy upside because of his burgeoning power and speed. He has 25+ HR potential along with 25+ SB. He needs to get on base more to produce SB. The big questions are about his BA and OBP.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: Reached BAL for 1 G before ending season due to shoulder. Finished 2nd in IL in Ks and has variety of offerings that miss bats. Held hitters to low BA while registering very high K rate. Deep pitch mix; FB and SL are dominant. FB features plus carry up in zone and sweeping SL is tough to barrel. Must throw with better control.

Development Path: Depending on the Orioles free agent plans, McDermott should at least compete for a slot in the starting rotation. He would like to improve upon his walk rate befpre becoming ensconced in the rotation. He is likely to start in Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact: McDermott has #2-3 starter upside with loads of strikeout potential. If he can't improve his command/control, he could end up as a late-innings reliever.

Upside Grade: 8C

Comments: Promoted to AA in first full season and was 2nd in minors in SB. Good at all levels with simple, line drive stroke and high OBP. Doesn't take bad cuts, though lacks strength to hit for any semblance of power. Offers elite speed and defense in CF, though arm strength very limited. Could become true leadoff hitter who draws walks and is tough out.

Development Path: He could return to Double-A to get more AB at that level or be assigned to Triple-A to begin the season. He is likely good enough to play in the majors right now, mostly due to his defense. The hope is to add strength without compromising approach.

Fantasy Impact: Bradfield won't provide much power whatsoever. However, he could hit for a solid BA/OBP combo while potentially stealing 50+ bases. As a leadoff hitter, he could also score a ton of runs.

Upside Grade: 7A

Comments: Fundamentally sound, smart INF who gets most out of abilities. Professional hitter who knows strike zone and works counts to advantage. Uses entire field with line drive approach. Not much of a factor with power but uses average speed well. Draws walks to get on base and is smart runner. Plays a rangy SS with average arm strength.

Development Path: O'Ferrall could begin his first full season as a pro in Double-A. Given his skill set, he could be on the fast track to the majors. While there is hope for a smidgen more power, he's already effective with the bat now.

Fantasy Impact: Other than power, O'Ferrall could be a valuable contributor in all other categories. He profiles as a #2 hitter who gets on base at a high clip and hits for a moderately high BA. He has the speed to steal 20+ bases.

Upside Grade: 7B

Comments: Strong, fast OF who only hit .159 upon move to AAA but was 3rd in EL in HR prior. Extreme flyball hitter with all-or-nothing approach. Finished 5th in minors in Ks and struggles to hit for BA due to poor hit tool. Owns double-plus bat speed with well above average pop but doesn't get to it consistently. Exhibits plus speed and range in OF.

Development Path: Fabian should return to Triple-A with an eye towards upgrading his overall plate approach and muting some swing and miss. His speed and defense would be valued in the big leagues now but the bat still needs some work.

Fantasy Impact: If you can live with a low BA/OBP, then the power and speed combo should offset some of that. Fabian has 25+ HR potential and has the speed and instincts to steal 25+ bases. He is a very intriguing fantasy option.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Breakout star in system after often dominant first pro experience. Has body with room to add strength and could become durable front-line SP. Velocity increased and maintained life at top of zone. Mixes in sweeping SL and hard SP to register Ks. Hasn't changed speeds much and may not need CH. Must improve FB command to be MLB stud.

Development Path: He fared well at both Low-A and High-A and may take the next step to Double-A to begin 2025. Though his control isn't terrible, it needs to improve and he'll specifically focus on better fastball location.

Fantasy Impact: Forret has a strong pitch mix and potential plus durability to become a #2-3 starter. He has exciting strikeout potential and should see his ERA continue to drop as his stuff becomes more consistent.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: Athletic, lean SP who dominated Low-A before getting lit up in High-A and being moved to bullpen. Slings ball to plate with very quick arm, though generally lacks ideal location. Operates as extreme GB guy and uses hard, sharp SL that serves as K pitch. CH could become above average given he throws with similar arm speed as FB.

Development Path: De Leon will return to High-A where he struggled in 11 starts - he posted a .289 oppBA. The raw ingredients are here to become a solid starter and he'll pitch most of the season at age 22. The Orioles can afford to be patient.

Fantasy Impact: He has as much upside as any pitcher in the system and could become a #3 starter if he continues to progress. He has high strikeout ability, and he can provide value by keeping the ball on the ground.

Upside Grade: 8E

Comments: All-around switch-hitter who provides impact on both sides of ball. Plays both C and 1B and will need work on receiving and throwing. Has innate ability to put bat to ball and has loft in swing to hit for power, particularly from left side. Bat speed and strength provide hard contact. Prefers to use pull side. Should have enough bat for 1B.

Development Path: Anderson will continue to focus on his defense behind the plate and will likely begin 2025 in High-A. He has a chance to get to Double-A if he continues to hit.

Fantasy Impact: If he sticks at catcher full-time, he'd have more fantasy value given his offensive production. His power projection should get him to 15-20 HR on an annual basis. He also has a good hit tool that could get him to .270+ BA.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Tall CF with immense upside due to offensive potential. Will have to live with sub-par contact but hope is he will grow to realize plus power. Very strong with significant bat speed yet still has BA potential due to hand-eye coordination and smart approach. Lacks ideal foot speed and likely to get slower as he grows. May result in move to 1B.

Development Path: After spending all 2024 in the DSL, Martinez will head to the US and could either begin in Rookie ball or Low-A. He will play most of 2025 at age 17. He is a long-term project and is targeting 2029 for his big league debut.

Fantasy Impact: Martinez could eventually develop 30+ HR power while hitting .275+. That would make for a terrific fantasy option regardless of position.

Upside Grade: 8E

Comments: Ultra-athletic OF with double-plus speed and outstanding CF defense. Offense production not at peak as he employs slap-and-spray approach. Still misses pitches despite controlled stroke. Will modify swing to make harder contact. Can impact game with wheels on base and in OF. Only fringy arm strength limits CF defense.

Development Path: Overn may return to High-A where he will be in a better environment to revise his swing and approach. He will never be a power hitter but he will attempt to add more punch to his slashing swing.

Fantasy Impact: He may not project to a great fantasy contributor given the lack of power. If he can get to 10+ HR, that would be a bonus. He has the speed to steal 30+ bases while getting on base at a solid clip.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Steady developing RHP with tall frame and over the top release point. Lacks the touch and feel to command deep repertoire but misses bats with multiple offerings. FB plays up due to spin while CB serves as main K pitch. Throws CT to RHH to middling success. CH has gotten better, though can be too firm. Has potential to add more velocity.

Development Path: Bright spent all season in Double-A and figures to take the next step to Triple-A. He could be a call-up option at some point but he will need to address his control issues.

Fantasy Impact: He has been a high strikeout pitcher in the minors, though his strikeout rate has fallen as he's ascended the ladder. He profiles best as a #4-5 starter.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Tall, lanky OF who was cold to end season upon promotion to High-A. Despite limited production, has impressive upside as he fills out his lean frame. Exhibits good bat speed and loft in simple swing from left side. Can hit hard line drives to gaps and should develop over-wall power. Runs very well now and should stick in CF with range and arm.

Development Path: A return to High-A is likely in store for Sosa so he can build upon some strength gains over the offseason. This is another impressive prospect in the system who has unique upside despite not showing much production now.

Fantasy Impact: Don't spend too much time focusing on his present numbers. The Orioles hope those stats are just part of the growing process. If he reaches his ceiling, Sosa could hit .250+ with 25+ HR and 20+ SB.

Upside Grade: 8E