As pitching prospect Dylan Bundy celebrated the anniversary of his Tommy John surgery with another successful outing for short-season Single-A Aberdeen Friday night, the Orioles announced where he’ll go next in continuing his injury rehab assignment.
Bundy will move up to the Carolina League to start for Single-A Frederick against Salem on Thursday after making three starts for the IronBirds. The 21-year-old went 0-1 with a 0.60 ERA in 15 innings, striking out 22 and walking three while allowing just 10 hits.
The organization was expected to move him to a higher level after he pitched five shutout innings against Hudson Valley on Friday, striking out seven and walking two. Reports indicated a better curveball and fastball velocity sitting 90 to 94 miles per hour in Friday’s start.
Thursday’s start will take place at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick.
Baltimore also announced that Rule 5 selection Michael Almanzar will continue his injury rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk. However, executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette indicated Saturday that the corner infielder will only remain with the organization once his assignment is over if they can work out a deal with the Boston Red Sox, his former club.
