These Twelve Rookies Could Rattle 2019 Baseball Races

Brendan Rodgers, Colorado 2B – Now that DJ LaMahieu has ridden the free-agent horse to the Bronx, his old role is extensive open with the Rockies. He becomes the 1/3 pick in the 2015 newbie draft. Eight. Justus Sheffield, Seattle LHP – Once the pinnacle pitching prospect in the Yankees machine, he wound up in Seattle as part of the James Paxton exchange. He throws three pitches for strikes, suggesting to some observers that he’s a younger, lefthanded model of Bartolo Colon. He figures to be a normal starter for the rebuilding Mariners.

Jorge Mateo, Oakland SS-OF – Looking for higher speed of their outfield, the A’s can’t move wrong with younger Mateo, who had 259 stolen bases within the minor leagues. He can play shortstop, too but is more likely to come to be in the middle subject. Touki Toussaint, Atlanta RHP – It’s no longer just the call but the super curveball. So desirable that he pitched in all 4 NLDS video games in opposition to the Dodgers final October. This righty will crack the Braves rotation if he escapes a past penchant for on-foot too many hitters. He threw 29 innings for Atlanta at age 22 at the give-up of the 2018 season.

Alex Verdugo, Los Angeles (NL) OF – He has a great eye, a terrific arm, and an excellent threat to move north with the Dodgers if he can crack an outfield overloaded with holdovers. Teams tried to trade for him all iciness.  Richard Lovelady, Kansas City LHP – A sinker/slider pitcher who initiatives as a future closer, he’s fortunate to be on a team desperate for pitching assist. He’ll also position up with a few bench-jockeying because of his call.