{"id":19710,"date":"2020-03-01T10:43:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T15:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=19710"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:05:06","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T00:05:06","slug":"prospect-news-recap-march-1-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/prospect-news-recap\/prospect-news-recap-march-1-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospect News Recap (March 1, 2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In our weekly recap segment, I give you a list of prospect-related news from around baseball internet. Many, if not all, of these links will be from the past week. But sometimes I miss something and rather than exclude it forever, I include it in the news recap for the week I find it.<br \/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"s2nPlayer k-pONLl8ACO3-741118-9000\" data-type=\"float\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?SC=pONLl8ACO3-741118-9000&#038;offsetx=0&#038;offsety=0&#038;floatwidth=400&#038;floatposition=bottom-right\" data-type=\"s2nScript\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/burdini01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Nick  Burdi<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Burdi, named our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/top-50-lists\/pittsburgh-pirates-2020-top-50-prospects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#33 Pirates prospect last month<\/a>, has had issues with injuries (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnto01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Tommy  John<\/a>, nerve pain) since being drafted. Well, it&#8217;s only spring training, but the earliest of indicators are that Burdi looks good:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">If anybody was worried about Nick  Burdi&#8217;s velocity coming back after his bout with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome last season: It&#8217;s Feb. 26, and he&#8217;s touching 100 mph. Whole bunch of 98s and 99s as he struck out two in the fourth inning just now.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adam Berry (@adamdberry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adamdberry\/status\/1232748302170492928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/biggica01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Cavan  Biggio<\/a>, Emergency Centerfielder<\/h3>\n<p>Adding outfield experience can only elevate Biggio&#8217;s stock heading into 2020.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cavan  Biggio is getting some time in CF today for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BlueJays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BlueJays<\/a>, which has been the plan all spring to prepare him for some unlikely and just-in-case scenarios. <\/p>\n<p>And, for the 100th time, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/montoch01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Charlie  Montoyo<\/a> made it clear that Biggio is his second baseman. Nothing\u2019s changed there.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KeeganMatheson\/status\/1233768808113954821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 29, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hoese-000kod&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Kody  Hoese<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.fangraphs.com\/sunday-notes-dodgers-prospect-kody-hoese-is-calm-cool-and-collects-hits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Laurila at Fangraphs shares parts of his converation<\/a> with Kody  Hoese (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/nl-west\/dodgers\/los-angeles-dodgers-top-50-prospects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our #7 Dodgers prospect this January<\/a>) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/batesaa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Aaron  Bates<\/a>, a Dodgers hitting tutor. My favorite quote from Bates:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cHe creates a ton of leverage in his swing with his bigger frame&#8230;He doesn\u2019t have a lot of wasted movement at the plate, which allows him to wait longer and recognize pitches. Kody can really drive the ball to the opposite field. He showed an advanced approach in the limited at bats he got last season.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Dave Dunning<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/al-central\/white-sox\/chicago-white-sox-2020-top-50-prospects\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#6 White Sox prospect<\/a> is working himself back from Tommy  John surgery, and had his first live batting practice.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dunning: &quot;I feel like it\u2019s that hump I just got over, facing live hitters again. Getting back in action again. It\u2019s exciting for me because I know that games are coming soon.&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/69rPRYYlEM\">https:\/\/t.co\/69rPRYYlEM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckGarfien\/status\/1233484888134881283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 28, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/burkebr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Brock  Burke<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Our #12 Rangers prospect Brock  Burke will unfortunately miss the entire 2020 season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2020\/02\/rangers-brocke-burke-pitching-prospect-shoulder-surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">From MLBTradeRumors<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair fraying and a partial tear in the labrum of his left shoulder this week. He\u2019s not expected to pitch again until 2021.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=marsh-000bra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Brandon  Marsh<\/a>, our 2020 Preseason #2 Angels prospect, is set to miss at least the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/sports\/angels\/story\/2020-02-25\/angels-prospect-brandon-marsh-sidelined-with-elbow-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> first few weeks with a Grade 2 strained left elbow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=thomps000dom&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Dom  Thompson-Williams<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Williams recently came in at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/al-west\/mariners\/seattle-mariners-2020-top-50-prospects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#15 on our Mariners top 50 list<\/a>. But he&#8217;ll be spending this season <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/fantasy\/baseball\/news\/mariners-dom-thompson-williams-out-for-2020-season-after-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recovering from surgery to repair a ruptured achilles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=kalich000kas&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Kasey  Kalich<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Another top 50 prospect (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/nl-east\/braves\/atlanta-braves-2020-top-50-prospects\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this time #18 on the Braves list<\/a>), another injury. Kalich will spend the beginning of 2020&#8211;until May or June&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstalkatl.com\/braves-prospect-kasey-kalich-recovering-from-a-broken-scaphoid\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">recovering from a broken scaphoid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=muller001kyl,muller000kyl&amp;search=Kyle+Muller&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Kyle  Muller<\/a>, Best Shape of His Life<\/h3>\n<p>From The Athletic:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Muller still is listed at 225 on some rosters and 250 in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/atlanta-braves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Braves\">Braves<\/a>&#8216; media guide, but that&#8217;s dated info. He said he&#8217;s up to about 270 now. He still appears to be in terrific shape and moves well for someone so massive<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Brent Honeywell Jr.<\/h3>\n<p>Brent recently appeared on our Rays top 50 list, coming in at #11 largely due to health. He still has a ways to go before pitching this season, but at least that is a possibility which was not the case the past two seasons. He took the first step by throwing a 15-pitch bullpen sessions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/sports\/rays\/2020\/02\/28\/rays-brent-honeywell-pleased-with-big-leap-forward-in-his-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc Topkin, with the\u00a0<em>Tampa Bay Times<\/em>, has a brief interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cannigr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Griffin  Canning<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>On the opposite front, there&#8217;s concern in Angels&#8217; camp about Griffin  Canning.\u00a0 From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/angels\/news\/griffin-canning-mri-shows-ucl-issue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rhett Bollinger at MLB<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The MRI results were essentially inconclusive, as Canning will undergo further testing and consult with team doctors on Saturday. It\u2019s unknown whether Canning has a tear in his UCL that would require Tommy  John surgery, but there\u2019s hope he could avoid surgery with treatment.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=efrain000yun&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Yusniel  Diaz<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Diaz has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masnsports.com\/school-of-roch\/2020\/02\/injury-updates-on-wells-stewart-rodgers-diaz-and-more.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">battling a sore shoulder<\/a>, but hopefully will be playing in games soon enough.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Has the Best Fastball?<\/h3>\n<p>Jonathan Mayo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/prospects-with-the-best-fastballs\">presents a list of 30 prospects<\/a>, one from each team, who have the best fastball. It covers the gamut from well-known prospects (Kopech, Puk) to much lesser-known (Cederlind, Aybar).<\/p>\n<h3>Spring Training Velocities<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking of fastballs, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1ouAvfMWol2zlMEaB5VGDOCAI5uz1rvbTJXxgxlQYH1w\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Zimmerman is maintaining a Google Sheet<\/a> with spring training velocities.<\/p>\n<p>Some notable prospect entries:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/staumjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Josh  Staumont<\/a><\/td>\n<td>100 mph average velocity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=skubal000tar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Tarik  Skubal<\/a><\/td>\n<td>95-96 mph average velocity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/ceasedy01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Dylan  Cease<\/a><\/td>\n<td>96-98 mph top velocity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>\nNew Prospect Lists<\/h3>\n<p>Eric Longenhagen released <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.fangraphs.com\/top-39-prospects-philadelphia-phillies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his Phillies prospect list<\/a>. Definitely suggest comparing to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tonybps1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@tonybps1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/nl-east\/phillies\/philadelphia-phillies-2020-top-50-prospects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 50 list on our site<\/a>. Some players in slightly different order, but also a few noticeable differences. For example, Eric did not include <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=seabol000con&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Connor  Seabold<\/a> on his list; whereas Tony placed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=llover000mau&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Mauricio  Llovera<\/a> much lower than Eric (37 vs. 11)<\/p>\n<p>Eric has also released <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.fangraphs.com\/top-42-prospects-pittsburgh-pirates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his Pirates prospect list<\/a>. Just like the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/philadelphia-phillies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Phillies\">Phillies<\/a> list, some differences throughout; but, the top 5 is fairly comparable. Click over to see the full list&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/top-50-lists\/pittsburgh-pirates-2020-top-50-prospects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">and ours is right here if you want to compare<\/a>&#8211;but here is the top 5 comparison:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Fangraphs (Eric Longenhagen)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Prospects1500 (Kyle Brown)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">1. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hayes-000keb&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Ke&#8217;Bryan  Hayes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">1. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kellemi03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Mitch  Keller<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">2. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=cruz--000one&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Oneil  Cruz<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">2. Oneil  Cruz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">3. Mitch  Keller<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">3. Ke&#8217;Bryan  Hayes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">4. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=swagge000tra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Travis  Swaggerty<\/a> (#7 on Kyle&#8217;s list)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">4. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=priest000cha&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Quinn  Priester<\/a> (#7 on Eric&#8217;s list)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">5. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=thomas000tah&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Tahnaj  Thomas<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">5. Tahnaj  Thomas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Prospects Changing Teams<\/h3>\n<p>All quiet on the player movement front. Outside of non-roster invitations to spring training, prospects are right where we left them last week. Even the rumors are few and far between. Only the whispering of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=,myerswi01&amp;search=Wil+Myers&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event('newsfeed_click','', sr_record_directory(),'sr_tracker');\">Wil  Myers<\/a> to the Red Sox, along with prospects moving from San Diego to Boston.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/nl-west\/dodgers\/los-angeles-dodgers-top-50-prospects\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#37 Dodgers prospect Yadier Alvarez<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dodgersnation.com\/dodgers-los-angeles-designated-yadier-alvarez-for-assignment\/2020\/02\/29\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">currently in DFA limbo<\/a>, so there may be some movement in next week&#8217;s installement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>In our weekly recap segment, I give you a list of prospect-related news from around baseball internet. 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