Matt Chapman's free-agent market, Dodgers' SS options, rookie standouts: Bowden's MLB mailbag
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2024 9:07 am
With Anthony Volpe, Gunnar Henderson as well as Masataka Yoshida struggling out of the blocks, do you see any kind of dark-horse Newbie of the Year prospects, or a potential midseason call-up making a run?-- Thomas P. Based entirely on efficiency, the AL novices who have attracted attention one of the most to me are Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, A's facility fielder Esteury Ruiz, Astros right-hander Hunter Brown as well as Rays righty Taj Bradley. Nevertheless, I assume Volpe will certainly wind up as the AL Novice of the Year. He must start striking quite quickly. Corbin Carroll Sam Navarro/ USA Today) Which National Organization novices have excited you thus far?-- Trey expected, Corbin Carroll and also Jordan Walker have been the most excellent NL rookies to start the season. Among the fastest players in baseball, Carroll is a strong bet to sign up with the 30/30 club residence runs, stolen bases) in the future. Pedestrian is simply an overall beast. He obtained off to a rapid start however has cooled just recently. Other NL rookies who have impressed consist of Makers center fielder Garrett Mitchell and also 2nd baseman Brice Turang and Dodgers outfielder James Outman. Mitchell injured his shoulder today and also was positioned on the damaged list.) AdvertisementIs it time to be concerned concerning Masataka Yoshida? No Phillies Jersey, I do not assume so. I've seen Yoshida sufficient to say he's eventually mosting likely to hit, although I'm uncertain just how much his power will equate to MLB. Keep in mind he's making a challenging social adjustment: relocating to a different nation, finding out about his brand-new community, getting used to a new language as well as probably eating various foods. Offered time to overcome this transition, I assume he'll wind up hitting.270 with 15 to 18 house runs on the warm is Chaim Flower's seat? If the Red Sox are stuck in last place all season, will the ownership lastly make a modification?-- Ethan P. There has actually been no indication from Red Sox possession that they are contemplating an adjustment. Nonetheless, there is buzz around baseball circles that Blossom can be in difficulty and Yankees exec Brian Sabean is one name that's been distributing among individuals outside the organization as a possible substitute, according to several MLB directors and also experts associated with those conversations, who were provided privacy to speak easily. Sabean, certainly, won three world championships with the Giants and has a track document of building solid turnings.