Orioles Announce 30 Non-Roster Invitees, 15 Pitchers and 15 Position Players

The Baltimore Orioles opened a crowded door to spring with 30 non‑roster invitees joining big‑league camp, a mix of high-end prospects, Triple-A veterans and reclamation candidates that will sharpen competition for 2026 roster spots. The club’s Feb. 4 announcement names 15 pitchers and 15 position players, with the pitching group split into 11 right‑handers and four left‑handers and the position players including five catchers, six infielders and four outfielders.

Pitchers (15): LHP Luis De León, LHP Andrew Magno, LHP Eric Torres, LHP Josh Walker, RHP Jeisson Cabrera, RHP Hans Crouse, RHP Nestor German, RHP Trey Gibson, RHP Keagan Gillies, RHP Richard Guasch, RHP Jean Carlos Henriquez, RHP Enoli Paredes, RHP Albert Suárez, RHP Levi Wells, RHP Cameron Weston.

Catchers (5): Ethan Anderson, Silas Ardoin, Maverick Handley, Sam Huff, Creed Willems.

Infielders (6): José Barrero, Payton Eeles, Aron Estrada, Ryan Noda, Willy Vasquez, Luis Vázquez.

Outfielders (4): Enrique Bradfield Jr., Jud Fabian, Jhonkensy Noel, Will Robertson.

Trey Gibson headlines the NRI class as the organization’s top pitching prize. “The Orioles are inviting 30 non‑roster players to spring training, led by right‑hander Trey Gibson, the No. 3 prospect in the system according to Baseball America’s rankings. Gibson was chosen as the organization's Minor League Pitcher of the Year,” MASNsports reported, while MLB noted, “After winning the Orioles’ Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award in 2025, Trey Gibson is heading into ‘26 with an opportunity to impress the club’s big league staff.” Gibson also reached Triple‑A Norfolk in 2025, giving him recent experience at the highest minor‑league level.

Enrique Bradfield Jr. and Nestor German are among eight invitees listed on MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 for the Orioles, with Bradfield at No. 4 per MLB Pipeline and No. 8 in a Baseball America ranking cited by MASNsports. The roster blends prospects with familiar names: Albert Suárez, who made 24 starts for the club in 2024 after a previous spring invite, and Jhonkensy Noel, the waiver claim who posted a Cleveland major‑league line of .193 with 19 home runs and a .643 OPS across 136 games, give the camp veteran depth.

Logistics matter for how quickly this group can make impressions. PressBox reported pitchers and catchers are scheduled for their first workout on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and the first full‑squad workout is set for Monday, Feb. 16. The Grapefruit League opens at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 20 against the New York Yankees, and the Orioles will stage a March 22 exhibition at Camden Yards versus the Washington Nationals; tickets are available through the club’s ticketing channels. The organization will run a roughly 70‑player big‑league camp, with these 30 invitees joining 40‑man roster members.

Beyond individual auditions, this NRI class has business and roster implications. OriolesOnTheVerge noted, “Everyone on this list except for Ethan Anderson and Payton Eeles will be Rule 5 eligible after the season,” a factor that will shape roster protection strategies and front office decisions as the season unfolds. For fans, the slate creates spring narratives: Gibson’s push from Triple‑A and award recognition, Bradfield’s second straight spring invite and Noel’s chance to reestablish himself in Baltimore will be storylines to follow.

What to watch next is straightforward: early bullpen sessions and the Feb. 20 Grapefruit League opener will begin separating performers from names, and the club’s handling of Rule 5 eligibility and 40‑man protection will be the offseason subplot that could ripple through the roster and prospect pipeline this year.