Dylan Beavers is headed to the majors for the first time after Baltimore selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk. ESPN pegs Beavers as the Orioles’ No. 2 prospect, a 24-year-old 6-foot-5 lefty with a 304 batting average, 18 homers, 51 RBIs and 23 stolen bases in 94 games at Norfolk. With Cedric Mullins dealt to New York at the deadline and Greg Allen designated, Baltimore adds a high-upside sprint-and-slug option to an outfield that needs a spark. The matchup with Houston looms as the first real test for the rookie, whose power-speed profile gives fantasy managers a tantalizing late-season ceiling.

Beavers’ height and athleticism hint at impactful power and stolen-base potential, making him an intriguing sleeper in deeper leagues if he shows early trust from the lineup. Baltimore’s decision to bring him up now signals confidence in his MLB-ready tools, and any immediate playing time could juice fantasy rosters as the Orioles navigate post-deadline depth shuffles. Watching how the club deploys Beavers in the next week will be critical for fantasy planners eyeing a late-season spark.