FREDERICK, Md. —

The Frederick Keys are returning as a minor league affiliate for the Baltimore Orioles for the first time since 2020.

According to an announcement from Attain Sports, the Orioles High A affiliate will be returning to Frederick while the Major League Baseball Draft League team is relocating to Aberdeen.

The names of the affiliates, the Frederick Keys and the Aberdeen Ironbirds, will remain the same, but the leagues they play in will be different. As part of the move, Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick will be fully renovated prior to the 2026 season.

"We are thrilled that affiliated baseball is returning to Frederick," Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Elias said. "The Frederick community and fans have always been strong supporters o

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