Baltimore Orioles prospect Anthony Eyanson is set to make his first start Saturday night for the Chesapeake Baysox, the Orioles’ Double-A affiliate, against the Harrisburg Senators at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie. The Baysox continue their seven-game series against the Senators, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Anthony Eyanson Joins Chesapeake Baysox as Orioles’ Top Prospect
The Baltimore Orioles acquired Eyanson earlier this week in a trade with the Boston Red Sox during Monday’s trade deadline. He was one of three prospects sent to Baltimore in exchange for catcher Adley Rutschman. Baseball America ranks Eyanson No. 34 on its Top 100 prospects list, while MLB Pipeline ranks him No. 49. He is the highest-ranked Baltimore Orioles prospect on both lists.
Eyanson’s 2026 Numbers
Eyanson made eleven appearances, including 10 starts, for the Portland Sea Dogs this season while in the Boston Red Sox organization. He went 4-0 for Portland with a 1.69 ERA, allowing nine earned runs in 48 innings and striking out 60 batters.
Overall in 2026, Eyanson has a 1.32 ERA in 16 appearances, including 15 starts. He has struck out 94 batters in 68 1/3 innings.
Anthony Eyanson’s Path From LSU to Baltimore
The Boston Red Sox selected Eyanson in the third round of the 2025 draft out of LSU. He transferred to LSU from UC San Diego and won a national championship with the Tigers, earning the victory in LSU’s College World Series-clinching game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Baltimore Orioles’ Anthony Eyanson set for Chesapeake Baysox debut Saturday is a significant prospect assignment for the organization. Ranking among the top 50 prospects by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, Eyanson’s impressive 1.32 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 68 1/3 innings provide statistical context for his projected start.
Eyanson will face the Harrisburg Senators at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie.
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