Chayce McDermott Expected To Make MLB Debut On Wednesday
3 months agoThe Baltimore Orioles haven't named a starting pitcher for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Marlins, but there's a strong chance that right-handed pitching prospect Chayce McDermott will get the nod in what will be his major-league debut. The O's already added McDermott, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, to their taxi squad this week. The 25-year-old former fourth-round pick of the Houston Astros in 2021 out of Ball State has gone 3-5 with a 3.96 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 129 strikeouts and 54 walks in 91 innings over 20 outings (19 starts) for Triple-A Norfolk in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 197-pounder has would be in line for an excellent matchup from a fantasy perspective, but he could be sent right back down to the minors after his big-league debut. McDermott primarily relies on a mid-90s heater and a sweepy slider while also utilizing a work-in-progress curve and changeup. He's going to need to show better control in order to have success in the majors. UPDATE: McDermott will officially make his MLB debut and start on Wednesday in Miami.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich