{"id":15086,"date":"2019-08-24T11:36:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-24T16:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=15086"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:29:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T00:29:55","slug":"tampa-bay-rays-2019-midseason-top-50-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/al-east\/rays\/tampa-bay-rays-2019-midseason-top-50-prospects\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay Rays 2019 Midseason Top 50 Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a very strong 2018 showing that ended in a 90-72 record (good for third in the AL East), the Rays have prospered this season and look poised to make their first playoff run since 2013. Perhaps the most vital component of the team\u2019s success over the last couple seasons has been the presence of a loaded minor league farm system that consistently ranks among the best in the league. The Rays\u2019 front office has generally been able to establish a talented minor league organization through underrated international signings and draft day success stories. They\u2019ve also remained active during the season to acquire talent. This season, the Rays made multiple deals around the trade deadline, including a deadline day blockbuster in which the Rays traded Prospects1500 preseason No. 2 prospect Jesus Sanchez<\/a> to the Marlins for major league pitching help. Although losing Sanchez would be a massive loss for any organization, the unprecedented depth and talent of many promising young prospects will help to fill the void.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of one of the best minor league organizations in baseball. The only player to reach the innings\/at-bat limits from my\u00a0Preseason Rays Top 50 List<\/a> is No. 12 Brandon Lowe<\/a>. Before going down with an injury on July 4th, Lowe was in the midst of an All Star campaign that had him in early discussions for AL Rookie of the Year. The upside for many of these prospects will continue to improve as they gain experience under the organizations\u2019 highly touted Player Development program.<\/span><\/p>\n

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