Orioles Reassign Top Prospect to Minor League Camp

Outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. will not break camp with the MLB club.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:05pm

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The Baltimore Orioles have reassigned top outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. to minor league camp. Bradfield, the Orioles' first-round pick in 2023, was always a long shot to make the Opening Day roster due to the team's crowded outfield situation. After a disappointing 2025 season derailed by hamstring injuries, the Orioles want Bradfield to get more seasoning in the minors before potentially joining the big-league club.

Why it matters

Bradfield is considered one of the Orioles' top prospects, but his development was slowed by injuries last year. The Orioles have high hopes for Bradfield and Beavers as the future of their outfield, so this move indicates they want to ensure Bradfield is fully healthy and ready before bringing him up to the majors.

The details

Bradfield played in six Grapefruit League games this spring, going 1-for-11 at the plate. However, he did draw three walks and score three runs. The Orioles have a crowded outfield with Colton Cowser, Taylor Ward, Tyler O'Neill, Dylan Beavers, Leody Taveras, Heston Kjerstad, Blaze Alexander and Jeremiah Jackson all competing for spots. Bradfield was the Orioles' first-round pick in 2023 and is currently their 10th-ranked prospect, down from 3rd last year.

  • Bradfield was reassigned to minor league camp on March 13, 2026.
  • In 2025, Bradfield missed two months due to separate hamstring injuries.

The players

Enrique Bradfield Jr.

A 24-year-old outfield prospect in the Baltimore Orioles' farm system, who was the team's first-round pick in 2023.

Colton Cowser

An outfielder in the Orioles' organization who is expected to be part of the team's future outfield.

Dylan Beavers

The Orioles' top-ranked outfield prospect, who has surpassed Bradfield Jr. in the organization's farm system.

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What they’re saying

“The Orioles' Spring Training roster currently has 52 players (35+15 NRI+2 IL).”

— Roch Kubatko, Reporter

What’s next

If Cowser gets off to a slow start in 2026, Bradfield could force his way onto the Orioles' big-league roster with a strong performance in Triple-A.

The takeaway

This move indicates the Orioles want Bradfield to get more seasoning in the minors after an injury-plagued 2025 season, as they view him and Dylan Beavers as key parts of their future outfield.