Make way for baseball’s top-ranked prospect. The wait for Jackson Holliday is about to end.

The Baltimore Orioles plan to call up the 20-year-old infielder, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the move wasn’t official yet.

Key Takeaways

The Baltimore Orioles plan to call up Jackson Holliday, the top-ranked prospect in baseball, to the major leagues.

Holliday was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 amateur draft and has breezed through the minor leagues.

The timing of Holliday’s call-up is early enough for him to receive a full year of service time, potentially earning the Orioles an extra draft pick if he performs well.

Baltimore beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Tuesday. The Orioles are coming off a 101-win season in 2023 in which they won the AL East.

Brief Context

The Baltimore Orioles plan to call up Jackson Holliday, the top-ranked prospect in baseball, to the major leagues.

Holliday, the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 amateur draft and has impressed in the minor leagues.

The Orioles' decision to call up Holliday comes at a time when the team is performing well, coming off a 101-win season in 2023.

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