Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon debut in Orioles system
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Key Points:
- The Orioles acquired pitching prospects Anthony Eyanson (No. 1 in BAL, No. 49 in MLB) and Kyson Witherspoon (No. 7 in BAL) in the trade that sent Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox at the Trade Deadline.
- Eyanson impressed in his Double-A debut for the Baysox with nine strikeouts in five innings, continuing his strong performance from the Red Sox system where he posted a 1.32 ERA in 68 1/3 innings.
- Witherspoon, a 2025 first-round pick, allowed one unearned run in 4 1/3 innings for High-A Frederick but struggled with control, issuing five walks despite generating 13 swings-and-misses.
- Both pitchers quickly adapted to their new organization, expressing excitement about joining the Orioles and the benefit of having a familiar teammate in the system.
- Eyanson described the trade week as hectic but emphasized focusing on controlling his approach and competing on the mound amid the transition.
