Young was optioned to minor league camp on Saturday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Young, 26, a legit big league prospect, posted four runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 6.1 innings in three Grapefruit League games during his first big camp—added to the 40-man roster in November, he’s on track for a 2025 debut. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues can stash this righty; he’s nearing the majors.

Orioles prospect Brandon Young worked on sharpening his offspeed pitches this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Young was promoted to Triple-A last season. He won the organization’s Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award. Orioles GM Mike Elias mentioned that Young could be called up at some point this season. He worked on a couple of pitches in the offseason. “Tinkering with slider and changeup, specifically,” Young said. “Just trying to refine my pitches, make them a little more sharper. Maybe just command them a little better.”

The Orioles promoted Brandon Young from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

Young had posted a 4.09 ERA across 22 innings in the minors so far this season.