Baltimore Orioles consider pitching prospects ahead of 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
With a record of 31-36, the Baltimore Orioles are eyeing potential targets for the 2026 MLB Draft. The team has the seventh pick and is looking to rebuild after a disappointing previous season. Top prospect Jackson Flora, a right-hand pitcher from UC Santa Barbara, finished the season 12-0 with a 1.06 ERA, making him a likely candidate. Another option is Cameron Flukey from Coastal Carolina, who missed most of the season but could be a cost-effective choice for the Orioles to bolster their pitching staff.
- •Orioles currently sit at 31-36 in the standings.
- •Baltimore holds the seventh overall pick in the draft.
- •Jackson Flora recorded a 1.06 ERA for UC Santa Barbara this season.
- •Cameron Flukey is viewed as a potential undervalued prospect.
- •The draft offers an opportunity for the Orioles to address pitching needs.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Who Should the Orioles Target in the 2026 MLB Draft?
"The air is getting cleaner, birds are chirping, and the sun is shining brightly. We’re officially nearing the middle of the baseball season as the summer months come in. The Baltimore Orioles are back to their winning ways and are closing in on .500 with a record of 31-36. But before we talk about the […] The post Who Should the Orioles Target in the 2026 MLB Draft? appeared first on The Lead.
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