CLEVELAND–The Orioles are calling up third baseman Coby Mayo, the 15th-ranked prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Mayo was removed from Triple-A Norfolk’s 18-10 win at Charlotte Thursday night after he had four hits.
The 22-year-old Mayo, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 Major League Baseball draft, is hitting .308 with a 1.003 OPS, 23 home runs and 67 RBIs.
News of Mayo’s recall was first reported by MASNsports.com and confirmed by multiple industry sources.
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Mayo’s stats were extremely impressive in light of his missing a month with a fractured rib after he collided with a dugout in a game at Lehigh Valley.
After Jordan Westburg was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right hand, the Orioles recalled utility infielder Liván Soto from Norfolk.