Rookie Angels C Gustavo Campero (26) spent simply 14 video games in Triple-A and turns 27 on Friday, so we in all probability aren’t speaking a couple of long-term piece when discussing the 5’6” swap hitter, however crazier issues have occurred than a catcher-eligible outfielder making a rotisserie splash over a brief stretch. He hit 15 dwelling runs and stole 29 bases towards 36 makes an attempt in 93 video games (80.5 p.c). If he does carve out a distinct segment, I’ll be prepared with a nickname for him.
Rangers OF Trevor Hauver (25, AAA) hasn’t been nice since coming over from the Yankees within the Joey Gallo commerce, however he’s flipped that script during the last – video games, slashing .367/.482/.689 with 5 dwelling runs and a 23.6 p.c strikeout fee over his final 25 video games. Late-season analysis is difficult by the standard of pitching left within the higher minors, however I nonetheless suppose it’s higher to control the ball than to imagine that nothing means something.
After a tough first few days, Rockies OF Zac Veen (22, AAA) is making an influence towards Triple-A arms with 4 dwelling runs and 5 steals in his final 12 video games. Even higher, his strikeout fee is eighteen.2 p.c over that stretch. If he could make sufficient contact to earn a job, his mix of energy and pace might nonetheless sneak up on the dynasty world regardless of getting into the league with fairly a little bit of wind at his again.
Diamondbacks 2B Tim Tawa (25, AAA) hit nicely in his freshman season at Stanford however slumped as a sophomore after which misplaced most of his junior season to the Covid shutdown. His glove saved him within the lineup anyway, as Tawa can play second base, third base and outfield. In his senior season, he hit .290 with 12 dwelling runs and 14 stolen bases, and Arizona chosen him 318th general within the eleventh spherical of the 2021 draft. His professional profession has been considerably comparable. He hit early earlier than struggling and bouncing again. He’s performed a number of first base this season, which isn’t an excellent match for a six-foot righty, however the Diamondbacks have seen that work with Christian Walker, so that they’re in all probability a bit extra eager than some orgs to place a succesful athlete on the three. In 33 Triple-A video games, he’s slashing .310/.371/.627 with 9 dwelling runs and a 19.3 p.c strikeout fee. We now have to take these numbers with a grain of salt late within the Reno season, however Tawa posted a 131 wRC+ in Double-A and has a 140 now. It’s crowded within the desert, with Catcher Adrian Del Rosario getting demoted regardless of enjoying nicely, however Tawa ought to push for a roster spot early subsequent season.
For a lot of the season, Rangers 1B Abimelec Ortiz (22, AA) actually struggled to get something going, however because of a scorching summer time stretch, he’s at a good 114 wRC+ for the 12 months. Over his final 29 video games, Ortiz is slashing .364/.470/.700 with ten dwelling runs and an 18.2 p.c strikeout fee. I’m not making an attempt to bash Nate Lowe as a result of I’ve him on a fantasy staff, however I believe the membership would possibly like to switch Nate Lowe within the close to future, one thing I really feel fairly strongly about as a result of I’ve Nate Lowe on a fantasy staff.
Rangers OF Alejandro Osuna (21, AA) has been nearly as scorching as Ortiz because the Double-A Rangers get pleasure from circling the bases. In 57 video games on the degree, he’s slashing .306/.379/.523 with 9 dwelling runs and 7 stolen bases, giving him 18 homers and 17 steals in 102 video games throughout Excessive-A and Double-A this season. Osuna made some noise as a 19-year-old in Low-A however has since pale to the dynasty background, so he is likely to be obtainable in your leagues.
I attempted to commerce for Phillies OF Justin Crawford (20, AA) in one in all my leagues this 12 months, however the deal fell by way of in late levels and by no means got here again collectively. In his 110 video games throughout two ranges this 12 months, Crawford is slashing .313/.360/.44 with 9 dwelling runs and 42 stolen bases. In different phrases, he’s added energy to his profile this season and is wanting a bit like his outdated man on the market.
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