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Hot Starts Put Top Prospects on MLB’s Doorstep

Injuries are pushing front offices toward near-term roster moves.

Overview

  • MLB Pipeline highlighted seven Top 100 players viewed as near-term callup options, led by Max Clark, Bryce Eldridge, Robby Snelling, Ryan Waldschmidt, Joe Mack, Charlie Condon, and Hagen Smith.
  • Robby Snelling has a 2.77 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 13 Triple-A innings for Miami’s affiliate, and evaluators say he could join the Marlins’ rotation once he is judged ready.
  • Max Clark is slashing .352/.439/.537 at Triple-A Toledo, yet Tigers manager A. J. Hinch said he was not under consideration after Parker Meadows sustained a concussion and a broken left radius and went to the 60-day injured list.
  • Bryce Eldridge is hitting .360/.492/.520 at Triple-A, a potential boost for a Giants lineup that has produced few home runs and low run totals.
  • Other names drawing callup buzz include Waldschmidt, who is raking at Triple-A for Arizona, Condon with four homers in 10 games for Colorado’s affiliate, Smith overpowering Triple-A hitters for the White Sox, and Mack offering a defensive upgrade behind the plate for Miami.