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Orioles' Undrafted Pitcher Emerges as 2027 Rotation Hope
28 Sep
Summary
- Gibson was signed after going undrafted, not drafted by the Orioles.
- He was named the organization's Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2025.
- Gibson's last 2026 start was a scoreless outing against Toronto.
Trey Gibson, an undrafted free agent signed in August 2023, is showing potential for the Orioles' 2027 starting rotation. Gibson earned Minor League Pitcher of the Year honors in 2025 after leading the system with 166 strikeouts. Despite early 2026 struggles at Triple-A Norfolk and a brief MLB stint, he concluded his season with a promising 6⅔ scoreless innings against Toronto on September 23, 2026.
His development is a key point for the Orioles' front office, showcasing their ability to develop pitching talent. While his major league sample size is small, Gibson's journey from obscurity to a potential rotation piece offers a glimmer of optimism for the team heading into 2027.
