Witherspoon’s Shoulder Sets Orioles Prospect Back | Baltimore Orioles News

Baltimore Orioles’ pitching prospect Kyson Witherspoon, a former shortstop turned high-ceiling arm, is sidelined with a shoulder impingement—just as he was ramping up his breakout season. Acquired in a blockbuster August trade from the Red Sox (who drafted him first-round in 2025), Witherspoon had dazzled with a mid-90s fastball and a five-pitch arsenal, flashing elite potential after a rapid transition to the mound. Now, his future with the O’s hangs in the balance as he recovers, leaving fans wondering how long this setback will delay his rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f155061b4b06b5a5