Holliday demotion extends time for Mateo, Urías

AMERICAN LEAGUE


Baltimore Orioles
NEWS: IF Jackson Holliday will not make Baltimore’s Opening Day roster after being one of several players included in a round of roster cuts on Friday.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Despite Holliday’s strong spring performance (.311/.354/.600 in 48 PA) on the heels of GM Mike Elias proclaiming at the December Winter Meetings that there was “definitely a very strong possibility” he would break camp with the major league team, the 2024 HQ100’s top-ranked prospect will begin the season in AAA-Norfolk. In explaining the move, Elias stated that Holliday “had a good chance of breaking with the team the whole time” but cited a lack of experience against quality left-handed pitchers and a need for more...

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