RosterResource Chat – 5/16/25

Jason Martinez: Welcome to a different RosterResource Reside Chat! Massive information of the day is that Jacob Misiorowski has taken over the No. 1 spot in my Minor League Energy Rankings. In fact, Jordan Lawlar’s promotion to the majors helped his trigger however Misiorowski has been completely dominant in AAA.  

Right here we go …

drplantwrench: with the announcement that ben joyce is out for the season, it appears that evidently the angels will as soon as once more have among the many worst well being within the MLB.  have they got a severe medical/coaching situation or is that this simply regular/dangerous luck?

Jon Becker: I don’t know what their inner operations are like for stopping and treating accidents, so I can’t actually responsibly opine on something concerning the medical or coaching staffs. What I’ll say is that throwing a baseball is extraordinarily unnatural for the human physique, and throwing it as quick as anybody ever has in human historical past is much more unnatural. That’s to not say that there’s nothing the Angels might be doing higher and even in another way, however there are such a lot of components that make some gamers extra prone to get damage than others, and groups do to at the very least some extent know what they’re entering into (because of having a participant’s damage historical past) once they draft or signal a man.

Dan in TX: De Los Santos not precisely killing it in AAA. Nonetheless anticipate name up this 12 months?

Jason Martinez: Deyvison? Hitting 40 HR and 25 2B in Triple-A final season was spectacular however, even then, there have been issues about his capability to achieve the majors. The Marlins not having many choices at 1B/DH all through the offseason made it appear as if they have been prepared to present him a protracted look in 2025, however his mediocre begin hasn’t helped. Even with Mervis struggling, I don’t suppose he’ll get a glance anytime quickly. Troy Johnston is making a case, although.

Peter: Finest guess for affect arm ROS – Logan Henderson, Hayden Birdsong, Quinn Matthews, Cade Horton, or Jackson Jobe.

Jon Becker: From most to least impactful, I’ll say Jobe, Birdsong, Henderson, Horton, Mathews. Jobe hasn’t wowed however he’s ought to stick within the rotation nonetheless; Birdsong actually ought to be within the rotation by now; Henderson and Horton ought to be for at the very least a pair extra turns; and Mathews is nearly to come back again from the Triple-A injured listing after diminished velocity and shoulder soreness, so he’s clearly in final place to me.

HJ: No matter what Dave Roberts initially said about Hyeseong Kim’s keep being a short one, I assume Kim’s performed sufficient to stay with the membership at the very least in a utility function. Do you agree, and if that’s the case, would possibly continued good hitting power his bat into the lineup sufficient for him to stay on fantasy groups ROS?

Jason Martinez: To start with, I feel Kim’s efficiency permits the Dodgers to take a extra cautious method with Teoscar and Edman and never rush them again. A number of days in the past, I’d’ve mentioned there’s no probability they maintain Kim round as a utilityman. However after they DFAd Austin Barnes in favor of Dalton Dashing, I’d should say that Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor should really feel a lot much less safe about their roster spots. So far as Kim’s fantasy relevance, it’s most likely tied to Michael Conforto’s efficiency (Edman may play OF, Kim at 2B). However he’s heating up (7 hits in final 5 video games) so he ought to be protected for now.

E: Just like the Kim query, it might appears fairly bizarre to name up Dashing to solely backup catch twice every week. Is he prone to get Freddie someday of relaxation every week and play some 1st? How about pushing Conforto out of the road up and taking part in LF, the place he clearly has some expertise?

Jon Becker: They sound very dedicated to protecting him at catcher and don’t plan on taking part in him at LF or 1B. Nice story from Fabian Ardaya in The Athletic about why they thought bringing him up now was right and necessary even when he’s taking part in as a lot as a real backup and it’s not one thing just like the Baldwin/Murphy scenario in Atlanta. I feel that is the way it’ll be for the remainder of this season and possibly they revisit LF when roster constructing within the offseason, or having Smith play extra 3B.

Jed Hoyer: Ought to the Cubs name up Matt Shaw and take a look at it out once more? Cubs third base place is the worst in baseball with out him.

Jason Martinez: Sure. The one query for the Cubs is when. He was despatched to AAA as a result of he wasn’t prepared, which will be dangerous as a result of the participant’s confidence can take successful. Now the Cubs received’t wish to put him in place to fail once more. They should be very positive that he’s able to make the changes. My guess is they offer him all of June to play on a regular basis. If he nonetheless isn’t making an affect, they search for an improve earlier than the commerce deadline.

drplantwrench: do you suppose Matthew Lugo is the Angels CF for the longer term? what do you suppose occurs to Kyren Paris and Jo Adell?

Jon Becker: If he’s, it’s solely as a result of their farm system is so skinny — I’m not studying an excessive amount of into just a few sizzling video games when he’s been below-average in his Triple-A profession and has by no means been significantly touted by any means as a prospect. Paris had a sizzling streak of his personal earlier this 12 months and he’s been putting out one thing like half the time since, and Adell’s simply by no means put it collectively sufficient, both. Realizing how they promote prospects, possibly Nelson Rada is the man earlier than later.

Cleveland OF: With the return of Thomas in every week (?) and solely OF Kwan locked in fulltime, how do you see this taking part in out in Cleveland?  Will CF and RF be TB-like platoon the rest of the season?  Who will get the sturdy facet platoon?

Jason Martinez: Might be very fascinating and every week is a very long time for one among these guys to warmth up. Angel Martinez hasn’t hit a lot vs RHP and Jones has been even worse. They usually’ve seen loads of Brennan. Perhaps they let Schneemann play RF and open up 2B for another person? Most likely too early for Bazzana however you by no means know. That might be enjoyable.

emanredsfan: Chase Petty+ a 45fv sufficient to get LouBob?

Jon Becker: That looks like lots for the Reds to surrender, two dangerous begins for Petty however. Robert is lots higher than he seems to have been on the floor this 12 months, however the membership choices aren’t tremendous low-cost ($20M every) and he’s struggled to remain on the sphere, in order that they’re not assured to get picked up by a crew just like the Reds. Somebody in that Arroyo/Collier tier would possibly make extra sense as a headliner.

Morel: Looks as if Morel might need reverse platoon splits. However will he ever get an opportunity to face righties once more?

Jason Martinez: It’s a bizarre scenario as a result of he’s solely taking part in vs LHP and he’s actually dangerous vs LHP. Perhaps they’re seeing one thing that isn’t evident by the numbers. Or possibly he’s simply not their greatest choice to play vs RHP and he’s additionally out of choices. And he’s additionally one of many guys they acquired for Isaac Paredes in order that they don’t wish to DFA him. At the very least not but.

Sam: How do you see the Phillies fixing their CF by the commerce deadline? Marsh has been terrible and though Rojas is best this 12 months they’ve wanted a strong RH bat in CF for 3 seasons now

Jon Becker: Now the Phillies are a crew that has the monetary fortitude to really feel snug exercising Robert’s choices figuring out his medical historical past, until there’s one thing completely catastrophic that occurs. Cedric Mullins also needs to be out there, at this charge.

He’s the DJ: Is Lemahieu an on a regular basis participant in NYC? Will he discover among the outdated juice?

Jason Martinez: He’s going to get each probability to show he can nonetheless be a productive participant. Till Jazz returns, they’ve two holes within the lineup at 2B and 3B and the Yankees would love for LeMahieu to have the ability to play at a kind of spots on most days.

Doc Estes: Who’s the Rangers nearer on the All Star break, Martin, Garcia, Armstrong, Webb, Church, or somebody not presently on the roster?

Jon Becker: On the ASB (if it’s not Jackson) Martin and Garcia splitting primarily based on matchups could be my greatest guess. But when they’re contending (or shut sufficient to it) I feel they’ll make a transfer on the deadline. Bochy actually likes to have one man.

Insert Witty Title Right here: Why name up Lawler and never play him on a regular basis?

Jason Martinez: Sounds just like the plan is 3-4 begins per week. He didn’t actually have anything to show in AAA and he’s versatile sufficient (2B, SS, 3B) to permit the Dbacks to be versatile with their lineup. Getting 6 weeks of standard at-bats in AAA will hopefully have him prepared for a part-time function within the majors. And if not, then he’ll return to AAA for normal at-bats once more. I believed it was time.

Jon: Is Butler (ATH) susceptible to being demoted?

Jon Becker: At this level, by no means. His 12 months has been disappointing however he’s in the end solely been a bit under common (93 wRC+), and demoting him at this level with that manufacturing could be an enormous overreaction. It’s not as in the event that they actually have anybody deserving the taking part in time extra, anyway.

SteveS: What are your expectations for Addison Barger? He appears to be a Statcast darling. Is he prone to stick within the Toronto lineup long run?

Jason Martinez: As soon as Gimenez returns from the IL, the Jays will determine whether or not Barger has performed sufficient to maintain taking part in vs RHP or if they simply go together with the safer choose and let Clement play on a regular basis. Barger has the large upside and he has 3 multi-hit video games in his final 6 begins. So he’s placing himself ready to stay round. Until Orelvis Martinez heats up in AAA, there’s not a lot competitors over there.

emanredsfan: They’ve mentioned he’s the SS, however Elly within the OF solves a whole lot of the Reds roster points, proper?

Jon Becker: Not likely, and it would create extra roster points, as a result of we don’t know how Elly would take to the OF or how McLain would deal with full-time SS. I do know Elly’s been tough at SS this 12 months in a small pattern however he was nice there final 12 months, so I don’t actually see the purpose in sending him to the outfield and creating a gap at a premium place that he’s stuffed like a premium participant.

Werthless: What do the Brewers do with their beginning pitching depth? Between Henderson, Woodruff, and Misiorowski, there’s a little bit of a log jam.

Jason Martinez: I feel they’re simply glad to have the depth, particularly contemplating what number of accidents they’ve needed to start the season. Misiorowski is forcing their hand however I feel they’ll stay affected person. He pitched 97 innings final season. He’s the sort of arm they’d like to have out there within the playoffs, even when it’s out of the bullpen. However they should get there first. After which they’d should by some means gradual him down so he they received’t should shut him down late within the 12 months.

AA: How would you deal with the catcher scenario in Atlanta? Murphy’s a confirmed vet with 3 extra very inexpensive years after this. Baldwin has been flat out the very best bat on the crew with some batted ball luck. They’ll journey it out this 12 months, however who would you look to commerce if both of them?

Jon Becker: Yeah, let it journey for this 12 months for positive after which revisit within the offseason. I’m positive they’d a lot fairly commerce Murphy, who prices precise cash, has much less membership management, and is perhaps worse proper now anyway. Wouldn’t get a lot again in return for him nevertheless it’d assist liberate money for extra urgent wants.

Pink Sox 1b Resolution: A) Preserve platooning scrubs B) Grissom C) Mayer D) Devers in two weeks E) Commerce with Nationals, Brewers for a veteran E) Athletics in a mega prospect deal? F) Rizzo

Jason Martinez: I’m positive it’s the No. 1 dialog on a regular basis between the Pink Sox entrance workplace and training workers. Devers to 1B makes it simple for everybody however Devers/Cora appear to be tired of that situation. I’m questioning if Kristian Campbell to 1B is perhaps the best choice with the intention to get Marcelo Mayer to the majors. Undecided if they will wait till July to accumulate a 1B.

Izzy: How has Betts’ protection checked out SS? Is it adequate to remain, or will he spend any time at 2b or RF for added versatility?

Jon Becker: He’s regarded lots higher there this 12 months than final, and so long as he’s at the very least average-ish there I don’t suppose they significantly wish to jerk him round an excessive amount of and have him bounce forwards and backwards between infield and outfield. Edman will assist with protection there as soon as he’s again, which might be as quickly as subsequent week.

emanredsfan: Does Luis Mey seize the nearer job? He’s been completely dominant to this point

Jason Martinez: Pagan has had just a few shaky outings as of late and, as Padres and Twins followers will let you know, it’s solely a matter of time earlier than the wheels fall off. So, yeah, the man who throws 100+ MPH and off to a superb begin within the majors is in a superb place. However it’s nonetheless a bit early, for my part.

emanredsfan: Who would you anticipate to have the upper prospect worth, Mullins or Robert? Mullins has been persistently higher however Robert is youthful, has extra potential, and has doubtlessly crew pleasant choices

Jon Becker: Robert for positive. True leases like Mullins simply don’t go for all that a lot anymore and Robert’s solely not a rental if one thing unusual occurs.

Bruce: I feel the Marlins have a historical past of being just a little aggressive with prospects, do we predict Eury Perez is perhaps within the bigs earlier than Andrew Painter?  Is it a on condition that Painter *may* be prepared sooner primarily based on the timing of his surgical procedure or not a lot?

Jason Martinez: It’s not a query of whether or not Painter is prepared sooner. Looks as if he is perhaps a bit forward of Perez at this level — Painter pitched 5 innings in his final begin whereas Perez went 3 innings — however the Phillies anticipate to be within the post-season and wish Painter out there. So that they’re making an attempt to carry off so long as potential. The Marlins, in the meantime, are in a rebuilding season and acquire nothing by sending Perez to AAA. He’ll be over 2 years of service time quickly and so they can permit him to work his manner again within the majors. So I feel Perez is within the majors in June and Painter in July or August.

Dan in TX: Pirates’ rotation in September?

Jon Becker: Barco left his begin with an damage on Wednesday (I feel? All the days of the week are the identical to me now), and we don’t know what precisely however I’ll go away him out for now and say Skenes, Jones, Keller, Chandler, and… I assume Falter’s been okay sufficient to maintain in there over Ashcroft.

Jake: What’s the cope with Carson Williams this 12 months?

Jason Martinez: He’s a toolsy participant however there was concern with swing-and-miss. He had a 28% Okay charge in AA final season, which is okay to go together with how productive he was (20 HR, 33 SB). However he’s at a 40% Okay charge in AAA with a .639 OPS to this point. And it’s solely gonna get harder within the massive leagues. So he has a whole lot of work to do.

mara: should you’re the Royals, how are you occupied with Caglianone at this level? 2026 it doesn’t matter what, September callup, and so on? As a result of they’re a crew that looks as if a nook bat away from profitable much more video games.

Jon Becker: It’s much like the Cubs and Matt Shaw and a whole lot of groups and different prime prospects the place you actually don’t need him to come back up and wrestle after an aggressive promotion (if he finally ends up skipping AAA altogether), particularly should you’re anticipating him to be a savior at a place. So I feel they’ll let his progress and no matter growth benchmarks they’re setting dictate issues fairly than setting a tough date or something like that.

Jake: You all spoke earlier about Cleveland OF scenario. any probability DeLauter will get a glance this 12 months if he stays wholesome?

Jason Martinez: For positive. However now that he’s again in motion, let’s see if he can go a month or two with out getting injured once more. If he’s wholesome in mid-July, I feel it turns into an actual chance if he’s placing up massive numbers in AAA.

Chris: Do the Yanks not suppose DJ can deal with 3B anymore bodily? In any other case Vivas/Peraza appear higher matches at 2B (and obv Jazz later)

Jon Becker: If he can deal with second he can deal with third (extra pivoting at second, extra guys sliding into you, extra sprinting out to the outfield to chop off, and so on.), and I feel him taking part in extra second on his rehab was as a result of there was, on the time, extra of a necessity there with Jazz out however Cabrera wholesome. Assuming Jazz is again earlier than Cabrera (nonetheless haven’t seen a timetable on Oswaldo), I’d suppose DJLM is generally at third.

Ramblin Rod: Kristian Campbell is doing 1B drills at Fenway at present …

Jason Martinez: There you go. I feel that might be the reply. He’s not good at 2B so as a substitute of him working to enhance at a place the place he won’t be the long-term resolution, anyhow, would possibly as properly put within the work at 1B. They usually the Pink Sox improve their lineup by calling up Mayer to be the 2B (or possibly he’s the SS, Story to 2B).

Jason Martinez: That can do it for at present. Thanks for becoming a member of us. Have a fantastic weekend!