Prospects for Redraft and Draft & Hold Leagues

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Single season and draft-and-hold leagues are either drafting now or starting up soon, pending confirmation to the start of the season (fingers crossed) and prospects always play a part in your drafts. When should we draft them? Will they make an impact? Should I gamble on a prospect over a solid veteran? So many questions! I’m hoping to give you a few answers by looking at which prospects should get called up this season and what type of impact they’ll have on your team. I’ve sorted them into four sections for you to choose from depending on your team’s needs.

High Impact/High Time
High Impact/Low Time
Low Impact/High Time
Low Impact/Low Time

High Impact/High Time

These are players I believe will be on the Opening Day roster OR called up after service time requirements are exhausted (pending the new CBA). They are players who I expect to perform very well (for rookies) and will help your fantasy team this year in the roles they play for their teams.

Sam Huff, C, Texas, Rank our Rangers Top 50: 5
Keibert Ruiz, C, Washington, Rank on our Nationals Top 50: 1
Adley Rutschman, C, Baltimore, Rank on our Orioles Top 50: 1
Spencer Torkelson, 1B/3B, Detroit, Rank on our Tigers Top 50: 2
Vidal Brujan, 2B/OF, Tampa Bay, Rank on our Rays Top 50: 1
Jake Burger, 3B, Chicago, Rank on our White Sox Top 50: 3
Oneil Cruz, SS, Pittsburgh, Rank on our Pirates Top 50: 1
Nolan Gorman, 2B/3B, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 1
Jeremy Pena, SS, Houston, Rank on our Astros Top 50: 2
Bryson Stott, SS, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 3
Seth Beer, OF, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 12
Riley Greene, OF, Detroit, Rank on our Tigers Top 50: 1
Jose Siri, OF, Houston, Rank on our Astros Top 50: 5
Matt Vierling, OF, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 11
Joan Adon, RHP, Washington, Rank on our Nationals Top 50: 11
Shane Baz, RHP, Tampa Bay, Rank on our Rays Top 50: 2
Roansy Contreras, RHP, Pittsburgh, Rank on our Pirates Top 50: 6
Hans Crouse, RHP, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 7
Camilo Doval, RHP, San Francisco, Rank on our Giants Top 50: 11
Daulton Jefferies, RHP, Oakland, Rank on our Athletics Top 50: 6
Jose Marte, RHP, Los Angeles, Rank on our Angels Top 50: 26
Reese Olson, RHP, Detroit, Rank on our Tigers Top 50: 9
Joe Ryan, RHP, Minnesota, Rank on our Twins Top 50: 6
Sixto Sanchez, RHP, Miami, Rank on our Marlins Top 50: 7
Spencer Strider, RHP, Atlanta, Rank on our Braves Top 50: 4
Miguel Yajure, RHP, Pittsburgh, Rank on our Pirates Top 50: 10
Aaron Ashby, LHP, Milwaukee, Rank on our Brewers Top 50: 3
Brayan Bello, LHP, Boston, Rank on our Red Sox Top 50: 6
Matthew Liberatore, LHP, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 2
Nick Lodolo, LHP, Cincinnati, Rank on our Reds Top 50: 3
A.J. Puk, LHP, Oakland, Rank on our Athletics Top 50: 9

High Impact/Low Time

These are players who should start their seasons in the minors with the potential to be called up later in the year and should succeed in the role they are given.

Triston Casas, 1B, Boston, Rank on our Red Sox Top 50: 1
Juan Yepez, 1B, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 11
Michael Busch, 2B, Los Angeles, Rank on our Dodgers Top 50: 5
Elehuris Montero, 3B, Colorado, Rank on our Rockies Top 50: 3
Bobby Witt, Jr., SS, Kansas City, Rank on our Royals Top 50: 1
Jarren Duran, OF, Boston, Rank on our Red Sox Top 50: 4
Brennen Davis, OF, Chicago, Rank on our Cubs Top 50: 1
Julio Rodriguez, OF, Seattle, Rank on our Mariners Top 50: 1
Alek Thomas, OF, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 2
Edward Cabrera, RHP, Miami, Rank on our Marlins Top 50: 2
Cade Cavalli, RHP, Washington, Rank on our Nationals Top 50: 2
Jake Cousins, RHP, Milwaukee, Rank on our Brewers Top 50: 22
Luis Gil, RHP, New York, Rank on our Yankees Top 50: 4
Max Meyer, RHP, Miami, Rank on our Marlins Top 50: 1
Ryan Pepiot, RHP, Los Angeles, Rank on our Dodgers Top 50: 6
Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Baltimore, Rank on our Orioles Top 50: 2
Tommy Romero, RHP, Tampa Bay, Rank on our Rays Top 50: 20
Josh Winder, RHP, Minnesota, Rank on our Twins Top 50: 9
Cole Winn, RHP, Texas, Rank on our Rangers Top 50: 3
Brailyn Marquez, LHP, Chicago, Rank on our Cubs Top 50: 11
Ethan Small, LHP, Milwaukee, Rank on our Brewers Top 50: 6

Low Impact/High Time

These are players who could get more playing time but probably won’t have that great of an impact due to their role (mop-up reliever/backup utility infielder/5th outfielder). I’m not calling any of these players busts by any means but, as we know, many players struggle during their first taste of the majors as they adjust. Take Adolfo, for example. He is out of options and hasn’t had as many at-bats as he needs for his development. Rather than lose him as a free agent, the team may promote him but keep his playing time low as he learns on the job, so to speak. Some of these players will probably struggle in their first (or second, in some cases) taste of the major leagues but that could present buy-low opportunities for next year.

Joey Bart, C, San Francisco, Rank on our Giants Top 50: 3
Nick Pratto, 1B, Kansas City, Rank on our Royals Top 50: 4
Terrin Vavra, 2B/OF, Baltimore, Rank on our Orioles Top 50: 12
Nolan Jones, 3B/OF, Cleveland, Rank on our Guardians Top 50: 6
Nick Allen, SS, Oakland, Rank on our Athletics Top 50: 3
Jose Barrero, SS, Cincinnati, Rank on our Reds Top 50: 2
Richie Palacios, SS, Cleveland, Rank on our Guardians Top 50: 14
Micker Adolfo, OF, Chicago, Rank on our White Sox Top 50: 5
Peyton Burdick, OF, Miami, Rank on our Marlins Top 50: 5
Josh Lowe, OF, Tampa Bay, Rank on our Rays Top 50: 3
Cristian Pache, OF, Atlanta, Rank on our Braves Top 50: 6
Drew Waters, OF, Atlanta, Rank on our Braves Top 50: 5
Kyle Bradish, RHP, Baltimore, Rank on our Orioles Top 50: 10
Matt Brash, RHP, Seattle, Rank on our Mariners Top 50: 4
Deivi Garcia, RHP, New York, Rank on our Yankees Top 50: 19
Andre Jackson, RHP, Los Angeles, Rank on our Dodgers Top 50: 8
Janson Junk, RHP, Los Angeles, Rank on our Angels Top 50: 10
Jackson Kowar, RHP, Kansas City, Rank on our Royals Top 50: 10
Glenn Otto, RHP, Texas, Rank on our Rangers Top 50: 27
Angel Rondon, RHP, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 12
Tony Santillan, RHP, Cincinnati, Rank on our Reds Top 50: 16
Clarke Schmidt, RHP, New York, Rank on our Yankees Top 50: 7
Reid Detmers, LHP, Los Angeles, Rank on our Angels Top 50: 2
Bailey Falter, LHP, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 13
Reiver Sanmartin, LHP, Cincinnati, Rank on our Reds Top 50: 23

Low Impact/Low Time

These are players who may see a few games throughout the season or as a September call-up and their impact will be minimal to your fantasy teams. We should be aware of these players in case they continue their productions or their teams experience some injuries or trades opening up a bigger opportunity for them.

Riley Adams, C, Washington, Rank on our Nationals Top 50: 17
Luis Campusano, C, San Diego, Rank on our Padres Top 50: 6
Mario Feliciano, C, Milwaukee, Rank on our Brewers Top 50: 13
Ivan Herrera, C, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 4
Korey Lee, C, Houston, Rank on our Astros Top 50: 3
Rafael Marchan, C, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 12
MJ Melendez, C, Kansas City, Rank on our Royals Top 50: 2
Logan O’Hoppe, C, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 5
Ali Sanchez, C, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 31
Curtis Mead, 1B/3B, Tampa Bay, Rank on our Rays Top 50: 6
Travis Blankenhorn, 2B/OF, New York, Rank on our Mets Top 50: 18
Rodolfo Castro, 2B/3B, Pittsburgh, Rank on our Pirates Top 50: 19
Jose Devers, 2B/SS, Miami, Rank on our Marlins Top 50: 15
Brandon Donovan, 2B/3B/OF, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 15
Tucupita Marcano, 2B/OF Pittsburgh, Rank on our Pirates Top 50: 23
Hoy Park, 2B/OF, Pittsburgh, Rank on our Pirates Top 50: 30
Drew Ellis, 3B, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 25
Kevin Padlo, 3B, Seattle, Rank on our Mariners Top 50: 32
Mark Vientos, 3B, New York, Rank on our Mets Top 50: 5
Colton Welker, 3B, Colorado, Rank on our Rockies Top 50: 10
Tyler Freeman, SS, Cleveland, Rank on our Guardians Top 50: 2
Austin Martin, SS/OF, Minnesota, Rank on our Twins Top 50: 1
Geraldo Perdomo, SS, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 4
Brice Turang, SS, Milwaukee, Rank on our Brewers Top 50: 5
Luis Barrera, OF, Oakland, Rank on our Athletics Top 50: 22
Skye Bolt, OF, Oakland, Rank on our Athletics Top 50: 21
Zach DeLoach, OF, Seattle, Rank on our Mariners Top 50: 8
Donovan Casey, OF, Washington, Rank on our Nationals Top 50: 15
Greg Deichmann, OF, Chicago, Rank on our Cubs Top 50: 29
Stuart Fairchild, OF, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 20
Estevan Florial, OF, New York, Rank on our Yankees Top 50: 17
Kyle Isbel, OF, Kansas City, Rank on our Royals Top 50: 5
Khalil Lee, OF, New York, Rank on our Mets Top 50: 12
Jake McCarthy, OF, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 21
Mickey Moniak, OF, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 24
Lars Nootbaar, OF, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 23
Jared Oliva, OF, Pittsburgh, Rank on our Pirates Top 50: 41
Heliot Ramos, OF, San Francisco, Rank on our Giants Top 50: 5
Corey Ray, OF, Milwaukee, Rank on our Brewers Top 50: 36
Kyle Stowers, OF, Baltimore, Rank on our Orioles Top 50: 8
Cody Thomas, OF, Oakland, Rank on our Athletics Top 50: 20
Ryan Vilade, OF, Colorado, Rank on our Rockies Top 50: 5
Cory Abbott, RHP, Chicago, Rank on our Cubs Top 50: 32
J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 34
Jasseel De La Cruz, RHP, Atlanta, Rank on our Braves Top 50: 17
Colton Eastman, RHP, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 46
Bryce Elder, RHP, Atlanta, Rank on our Braves Top 50: 10
Luis Frias, RHP, Arizona, Rank on our Diamondbacks Top 50: 17
Grant Holmes, RHP, Oakland, Rank on our Athletics Top 50: 28
Caleb Kilian, RHP, Chicago, Rank on our Cubs Top 50: 7
Freddy Pacheco, RHP, St. Louis, Rank on our Cardinals Top 50: 18
Nick Neidert, RHP, Miami, Rank on our Marlins Top 50: 21
Miguel Sanchez, RHP, Milwaukee, Rank on our Brewers Top 50: 28
Connor Seabold, RHP, Boston, Rank on our Red Sox Top 50: 14
Jonathan Stiever, RHP, Chicago, Rank on our White Sox Top 50: 11
Mitch White, RHP, Los Angeles, Rank on our Dodgers Top 50: 24
Ben Bowden, LHP, Colorado, Rank on our Rockies Top 50: 28
Matt Cronin, LHP, Washington, Rank on our Nationals Top 50: 12
Tucker Davidson, LHP, Atlanta, Rank on our Braves Top 50: 12
Braxton Garrett, LHP, Miami, Rank on our Marlins Top 50: 17
D.L. Hall, LHP, Baltimore, Rank on our Orioles Top 50: 3
Damon Jones, LHP, Philadelphia, Rank on our Phillies Top 50: 22
Zac Lowther, LHP, Baltimore, Rank on our Orioles Top 50: 19
Kyle Muller, LHP, Atlanta, Rank on our Braves Top 50: 13
Ryan Rolison, LHP, Colorado, Rank on our Rockies Top 50: 12
Ian Seymour, LHP, Tampa Bay, Rank on our Rays Top 50: 10
Thomas Szapucki, LHP, New York, Rank on our Mets Top 50: 19

Tony Bps

Tony Bps Spina is a lifelong baseball fan hailing from the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia! Tony has loved baseball since 1980 and has followed the Phillies through good and bad times. Tony is married with 3 kids and works for a financial institution but has enough free time to play in 20 fantasy baseball leagues with 75% of them being Dynasty Leagues. He lives a few blocks away from Citizens Bank Park and attends many Phillies games per year in addition to their minor league teams in Lehigh Valley and Reading. He can be reached on Twitter at @TonyBps1.