Joseph Dzierwa Boosts Prospect Stock After Dominant 2026 Minor League Season

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Joseph Dzierwa raised his profile significantly during his first full pro season in 2026. The 2025 second-round pick out of Michigan State posted a 2.21 ERA and 0.811 WHIP at High-A Frederick before earning a promotion to Double-A Chesapeake, where he recorded a 2.29 ERA. Holding opposing hitters to a .186/.246/.289 slash line on the year, Dzierwa climbed to #86 on MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospect list, profiling as a high-floor starting pitcher.