Scott will transition back into a bullpen role, and could make his MLB debut later this year, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
As part of a development plan, the hard-throwing lefty opened the campaign as a starter. Orioles director of player development Brian Graham said Monday that "it'll be at some point this year" when Scott resumes his normal bullpen role in preparation for a mid- to late-season promotion. To complement an upper-90s fastball, the 22-year-old has been perfecting a slider while improving his command at Double-A Bowie. Through 33 innings this year, he owns a stellar 1.64 ERA with 43 strikeouts, but his 22 walks illustrate there's work still to be done. Scott projects to be a high-leverage reliever in due time.