The Orioles’ strong start to the season came with a pair of prospects pounding on the door to make their respective debuts. In a little more than a week’s time, both will have arrived in the majors.
Nine days after calling up infielder Jordan Westburg, the Orioles promoted outfielder Colton Cowser, their No. 2 prospect according to Baseball America, to the majors ahead of Wednesday night’s game at the New York Yankees. Drafted fifth overall in 2021, the 23-year-old Cowser was hitting .330/.459/.537 in 56 games with Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles opened space for Cowser on their active and 40-man rosters with a flurry of roster moves, also optioning outfielder Ryan McKenna to Norfolk, designating catcher Anthony Bemboom and right-hander Chris Vallimont for assignment, and selecting the contract of right-hander Eduard Bazardo. Cowser, who will wear No. 17, will bat seventh and play left field in his major league debut Wednesday.
