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As we're only a few weeks from September, it's time to speculate which of the more notable prospects could get the call to assist their teams. Here is my top 10 in terms of probability.
1. Jurickson Profar. Until recently, I thought he'd remain at AA Frisco for the entire season, but with the recent promotion of Mike Olt, Texas is throwing caution to the wind, and I'll bet they will want to give him a taste, if only in a limited capacity. He's the top overall prospect in the minors, and fans will love him. Probability - 8/10.
2. Gerrit Cole. With the Bucs attempting to dethrone Cincy from 1st, I have a feeling we'll see a Price-like situation, meaning, he could help in the pen as middle relief. Has a great shot at making their rotation next year as well. Probability - 7/10.
3. Billy Hamilton. While most of his game isn't near Major League ready, his speed is game-changing, and Cincy could very well use him as a pinch-runner, both down the stretch and in the postseason. Probability - 7/10.
4. Nick Castellanos. Detroit is known for aggressively promoting their top prospects, and as they're fighting the Sox for first, his bat could play a role. Would most likely be a backup OF. Probability - 6/10.
5. Dylan Bundy. As with Olt/Profar earlier, I figured Bundy would remain at AA for the duration, but with Machado's callup, the O's are clearly not letting the grass grow under their feet when it comes to activating their assets. Bundy, like Cole, would be a valuable tool in their pen. Unlike Cole, however, I don't expect him to make a case for their rotation next year. Probability - 6/10.
6. Wil Myers. Unlike the top 5, KC clearly isn't going anywhere fast this year. That said, Myers has virtually nothing left to prove in Omaha, and fans want to see him asap (as evidenced by the ovations he received at the Futures Game). Probability - 6/10.
7. Martin Perez. He was sent back back down recently, after being used both as a SP and RP in Texas. He still has the best arsenal of pitches amongst their arms, and could easily come back up in either capacity, if needed. Probability - 5/10.
8. Tyler Skaggs. While it's debatable if he's the better arm when compared to Bauer, he's had a consistently great season. I could see AZ using him in a Jarrod Parker 2011 role down the stretch. Probability - 5/10.
9. Oscar Taveras. There's been increasing amounts of chatter about him helping in STL next month, although his lack of experience in the upper minors could hurt his case. His bat will play in the Majors eventually, if not this year, then next. Probability - 4/10.
10. Matt Davidson. My dark horse pick. He's been quietly having a very impressive year (particularly his power), he plays well at 3B, and I'd love to see him get his first cup of coffee next month if AZ is still in the race. Probability - 3.5/10.
1. Jurickson Profar. Until recently, I thought he'd remain at AA Frisco for the entire season, but with the recent promotion of Mike Olt, Texas is throwing caution to the wind, and I'll bet they will want to give him a taste, if only in a limited capacity. He's the top overall prospect in the minors, and fans will love him. Probability - 8/10.
2. Gerrit Cole. With the Bucs attempting to dethrone Cincy from 1st, I have a feeling we'll see a Price-like situation, meaning, he could help in the pen as middle relief. Has a great shot at making their rotation next year as well. Probability - 7/10.
3. Billy Hamilton. While most of his game isn't near Major League ready, his speed is game-changing, and Cincy could very well use him as a pinch-runner, both down the stretch and in the postseason. Probability - 7/10.
4. Nick Castellanos. Detroit is known for aggressively promoting their top prospects, and as they're fighting the Sox for first, his bat could play a role. Would most likely be a backup OF. Probability - 6/10.
5. Dylan Bundy. As with Olt/Profar earlier, I figured Bundy would remain at AA for the duration, but with Machado's callup, the O's are clearly not letting the grass grow under their feet when it comes to activating their assets. Bundy, like Cole, would be a valuable tool in their pen. Unlike Cole, however, I don't expect him to make a case for their rotation next year. Probability - 6/10.
6. Wil Myers. Unlike the top 5, KC clearly isn't going anywhere fast this year. That said, Myers has virtually nothing left to prove in Omaha, and fans want to see him asap (as evidenced by the ovations he received at the Futures Game). Probability - 6/10.
7. Martin Perez. He was sent back back down recently, after being used both as a SP and RP in Texas. He still has the best arsenal of pitches amongst their arms, and could easily come back up in either capacity, if needed. Probability - 5/10.
8. Tyler Skaggs. While it's debatable if he's the better arm when compared to Bauer, he's had a consistently great season. I could see AZ using him in a Jarrod Parker 2011 role down the stretch. Probability - 5/10.
9. Oscar Taveras. There's been increasing amounts of chatter about him helping in STL next month, although his lack of experience in the upper minors could hurt his case. His bat will play in the Majors eventually, if not this year, then next. Probability - 4/10.
10. Matt Davidson. My dark horse pick. He's been quietly having a very impressive year (particularly his power), he plays well at 3B, and I'd love to see him get his first cup of coffee next month if AZ is still in the race. Probability - 3.5/10.
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