RotoWire Prospect Podcast

Outliers  Ian Higher Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher) Tim Anderson (15 spots higher) Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher) James Higher Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 spots higher) Ozzie Albies (13 spots higher) CJ Abrams (14 spots higher) Gleyber Torres (20 spots higher) Brennen Davis (59 spots higher) Alek Manoah (62 spots higher) Plus, the guys discuss what to do if you’re rostering struggling players such as Luis Castillo and Keston Hiura, how to maximize the trade value of a top starting pitcher and which injured hitters rebuilding teams should be targeting.

Outliers  Ian Higher Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher) Tim Anderson (15 spots higher) Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher) James Higher Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 spots higher) Ozzie Albies (13 spots higher) CJ Abrams (14 spots higher) Gleyber Torres (20 spots higher) Brennen Davis (59 spots higher) Alek Manoah (62 spots higher) Plus, the guys discuss what to do if you’re rostering struggling players such as Luis Castillo and Keston Hiura, how to maximize the trade value of a top starting pitcher and which injured hitters rebuilding teams should be targeting.

Alek Manoah expectations. Preview of James' upcoming Dynasty ranks update (major-leaguers only, subject to change): Ronald Acuna Fernando Tatis Juan Soto Vladimir Guerrero Mike Trout Trea Turner Mookie Betts Cody Bellinger Bo Bichette Jose Ramirez Bryce Harper Shohei Ohtani Ozzie Albies Xander Bogaerts Corey Seager Christian Yelich Rafael Devers Alex Bregman Aaron Judge Manny Machado Eloy Jimenez Gerrit Cole Luis Robert Shane Bieber Trevor Bauer Freddie Freeman Corbin Burnes Trent Grisham Jacob deGrom Brandon Woodruff Lucas Giolito Kyle Tucker Walker Buehler Tyler Glasnow Randy Arozarena Gleyber Torres Tim Anderson Aaron Nola Jack Flaherty Trevor Story Nolan Arenado Pete Alonso Austin Meadows Yordan Alvarez Nick Castellanos Sandy Alcantara Francisco Lindor Byron Buxton Gavin Lux Austin Riley Ramon Laureano Jazz Chisholm Kris Bryant Andrew Vaughn Yoan Moncada Michael Conforto Matt Olson Dylan Carlson Clayton Kershaw Will Smith Anthony Rendon Julio Urias Ian Anderson Pablo Lopez J.T. Realmuto Max Muncy Joey Gallo Carlos Correa Marcell Ozuna George Springer Yu Darvish Teoscar Hernandez Trevor Rogers Jesse Winker Joe Musgrove Kevin Gausman Alex Verdugo Luis Castillo Adalberto Mondesi Ke'Bryan Hayes Alex Kirilloff Ketel Marte Jose Altuve Jared Walsh Ryan McMahon Trey Mancini Lance Lynn Max Scherzer Whit Merrifield Dansby Swanson Brandon Lowe Franmil Reyes Rhys Hoskins Zac Gallen Max Fried Lance McCullers Tyler Mahle Hyun-Jin Ryu Jose Berrios Zack Wheeler Josh Hader Zach Plesac Luis Severino Noah Syndergaard Matt Chapman Eugenio Suarez Mike Soroka Jesus Luzardo Anthony Rizzo J.D. Martinez Marcus Semien Mark Canha Javier Baez Jo Adell Luke Voit Adolis Garcia Michael Kopech Dominic Smith Dustin May Tommy Edman Willson Contreras Kyle Hendricks Ian Happ Chris Taylor Jake Cronenworth Mitch Haniger John Means Carlos Rodon Freddy Peralta Sal Perez Kyle Schwarber DJ LeMahieu Keston Hiura Lourdes Gurriel Jose Abreu Starling Marte Stephen Strasburg Giancarlo Stanton Jordan Montgomery Sonny Gray Tony Gonsolin Framber Valdez Paul Goldschmidt Aroldis Chapman Carson Kelly Dylan Bundy Mike Clevinger Liam Hendriks Nate Lowe Gio Urshela Edwin Diaz James Karinchak Victor Robles Wil Myers Chris Sale Aaron Civale Eduardo Rodriguez Joey Wendle Anthony Santander German Marquez Blake Snell Kenta Maeda Jeff McNeil Chris Paddack Andrew Benintendi Clint Frazier Alec Bohm Dinelson Lamet Carlos Carrasco Jose Urquidy Ryan Weathers Jeimer Candelario Kyle Lewis Alejandro Kirk Brady Singer Luis Patino Yermin Mercedes Miguel Sano J.D. Davis Willy Adames Justin Turner Bryan Reynolds Yusei Kikuchi Cavan Biggio Josh Donaldson Mike Moustakas Nick Solak Yasmani Grandal Matt Barnes Casey Mize Sean Murphy Zack Greinke Raisel Iglesias Alex Reyes Buster Posey Eric Hosmer Brandon Nimmo Mike Yastrzemski Carlos Santana Brandon Belt

Alek Manoah expectations. Preview of James' upcoming Dynasty ranks update (major-leaguers only, subject to change): Ronald Acuna Fernando Tatis Juan Soto Vladimir Guerrero Mike Trout Trea Turner Mookie Betts Cody Bellinger Bo Bichette Jose Ramirez Bryce Harper Shohei Ohtani Ozzie Albies Xander Bogaerts Corey Seager Christian Yelich Rafael Devers Alex Bregman Aaron Judge Manny Machado Eloy Jimenez Gerrit Cole Luis Robert Shane Bieber Trevor Bauer Freddie Freeman Corbin Burnes Trent Grisham Jacob deGrom Brandon Woodruff Lucas Giolito Kyle Tucker Walker Buehler Tyler Glasnow Randy Arozarena Gleyber Torres Tim Anderson Aaron Nola Jack Flaherty Trevor Story Nolan Arenado Pete Alonso Austin Meadows Yordan Alvarez Nick Castellanos Sandy Alcantara Francisco Lindor Byron Buxton Gavin Lux Austin Riley Ramon Laureano Jazz Chisholm Kris Bryant Andrew Vaughn Yoan Moncada Michael Conforto Matt Olson Dylan Carlson Clayton Kershaw Will Smith Anthony Rendon Julio Urias Ian Anderson Pablo Lopez J.T. Realmuto Max Muncy Joey Gallo Carlos Correa Marcell Ozuna George Springer Yu Darvish Teoscar Hernandez Trevor Rogers Jesse Winker Joe Musgrove Kevin Gausman Alex Verdugo Luis Castillo Adalberto Mondesi Ke'Bryan Hayes Alex Kirilloff Ketel Marte Jose Altuve Jared Walsh Ryan McMahon Trey Mancini Lance Lynn Max Scherzer Whit Merrifield Dansby Swanson Brandon Lowe Franmil Reyes Rhys Hoskins Zac Gallen Max Fried Lance McCullers Tyler Mahle Hyun-Jin Ryu Jose Berrios Zack Wheeler Josh Hader Zach Plesac Luis Severino Noah Syndergaard Matt Chapman Eugenio Suarez Mike Soroka Jesus Luzardo Anthony Rizzo J.D. Martinez Marcus Semien Mark Canha Javier Baez Jo Adell Luke Voit Adolis Garcia Michael Kopech Dominic Smith Dustin May Tommy Edman Willson Contreras Kyle Hendricks Ian Happ Chris Taylor Jake Cronenworth Mitch Haniger John Means Carlos Rodon Freddy Peralta Sal Perez Kyle Schwarber DJ LeMahieu Keston Hiura Lourdes Gurriel Jose Abreu Starling Marte Stephen Strasburg Giancarlo Stanton Jordan Montgomery Sonny Gray Tony Gonsolin Framber Valdez Paul Goldschmidt Aroldis Chapman Carson Kelly Dylan Bundy Mike Clevinger Liam Hendriks Nate Lowe Gio Urshela Edwin Diaz James Karinchak Victor Robles Wil Myers Chris Sale Aaron Civale Eduardo Rodriguez Joey Wendle Anthony Santander German Marquez Blake Snell Kenta Maeda Jeff McNeil Chris Paddack Andrew Benintendi Clint Frazier Alec Bohm Dinelson Lamet Carlos Carrasco Jose Urquidy Ryan Weathers Jeimer Candelario Kyle Lewis Alejandro Kirk Brady Singer Luis Patino Yermin Mercedes Miguel Sano J.D. Davis Willy Adames Justin Turner Bryan Reynolds Yusei Kikuchi Cavan Biggio Josh Donaldson Mike Moustakas Nick Solak Yasmani Grandal Matt Barnes Casey Mize Sean Murphy Zack Greinke Raisel Iglesias Alex Reyes Buster Posey Eric Hosmer Brandon Nimmo Mike Yastrzemski Carlos Santana Brandon Belt

Luis Barrera gets the call Prospects Ready For A Promotion: Triple-A: All the Rays hitters (Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls) Jarren Duran Alek Manoah Jesus Sanchez Jackson Kowar Chris Gittens Double-A Simeon Woods Richardson Triston Casas Michael Busch DL Hall Alek Thomas Hunter Greene Roansy Contreras High-A Julio Rodriguez George Kirby Nick Gonzales Grayson Rodriguez Liover Peguero Ronny Mauricio Oswald Peraza Low-A Luis Matos Pete Crow-Armstrong Robert Hassell Gunnar Henderson Francisco Alvarez Heriberto Hernandez Gilberto Jimenez Jordan Walker

Luis Barrera gets the call Prospects Ready For A Promotion: Triple-A: All the Rays hitters (Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls) Jarren Duran Alek Manoah Jesus Sanchez Jackson Kowar Chris Gittens Double-A Simeon Woods Richardson Triston Casas Michael Busch DL Hall Alek Thomas Hunter Greene Roansy Contreras High-A Julio Rodriguez George Kirby Nick Gonzales Grayson Rodriguez Liover Peguero Ronny Mauricio Oswald Peraza Low-A Luis Matos Pete Crow-Armstrong Robert Hassell Gunnar Henderson Francisco Alvarez Heriberto Hernandez Gilberto Jimenez Jordan Walker

Jarred Kelenic Logan Gilbert being “seriously considered” for Friday’s start, per the Seattle Times. Confirmation bias: Corbin Carroll - Headed for the top 10 Nick Gonzales - Bat looks explosive Angel Martinez - Grab him in all dynasty formats Chris Gittens - The Most Terrifying Hitter at Triple-A It looks like I was too low: Vidal Brujan - 100% HR/FB rate Jesus Sanchez - Stash candidate Estevan Florial - Is it *finally* clicking?

Jarred Kelenic Logan Gilbert being “seriously considered” for Friday’s start, per the Seattle Times. Confirmation bias: Corbin Carroll - Headed for the top 10 Nick Gonzales - Bat looks explosive Angel Martinez - Grab him in all dynasty formats Chris Gittens - The Most Terrifying Hitter at Triple-A It looks like I was too low: Vidal Brujan - 100% HR/FB rate Jesus Sanchez - Stash candidate Estevan Florial - Is it *finally* clicking?

Noteworthy Minor-League Assignments Votes Of Confidence Bobby Witt - Double-A CJ Abrams - Double-A Alek Manoah - Triple-A Max Meyer - Double-A Matt Allan - High-A Quinn Priester - High-A Travis Swaggerty - Triple-A Luisangel Acuna - Low-A Brayan Rocchio - High-A Masyn Winn - Low-A Francisco Morales - Double-A Keoni Cavaco - Low-A Benyamin Bailey - Low-A Aaron Bracho - High-A Matthew Liberatore - Triple-A Angel Martinez - Low-A Jake Vogel - Low-A Tucupita Marcano - Triple-A Bo Naylor - Double-A Hunter Greene - Double-A Alexander Mojica - Low-A Jordan Walker - Low-A Ji-wan Bae - Double-A Sergio Campana - Low-A Gabriel Arias - Triple-A Colin Barber - High-A Brayan Buelvas - Low-A Evan Carter - Low-A Yohendrick Pinango - Low-A Pedro Martinez - High-A Davis Wendzel - Double-A Soft Landings Julio Rodriguez - High-A Spencer Torkelson - High-A Adley Rutschman - Double-A JJ Bleday - Double-A Heliot Ramos - Double-A George Kirby - High-A Simeon Woods Richardson - Double-A Grayson Rodriguez - High-A DL Hall - Double-A Jackson Rutledge - High-A Jordyn Adams - High-A Heriberto Hernandez - Low-A Francisco Alvarez - Low-A Luis Medina - High-A Heston Kjerstad - Low-A Will Wilson - High-A Misael Urbina - Extended spring training Kameron Misner - High-A Seth Johnson - Low-A Jordan Nwogu - Low-A Alexander Canario - Low-A Bryson Stott - High-A Aaron Sabato - Low-A Diego Cartaya - Extended spring training Osleivis Basabe - Extended spring training Miguel Vargas - High-A Nick Swiney - Low-A Adam Hall - High-A Cole Wilcox - Low-A Julio Carreras - Extended spring training Ian Seymour - Extended spring training Missing In Action Brennen Davis - Head injury Jasson Dominguez - Extended Spring Training Kristian Robinson - Bahamas Hedbert Perez - Extended Spring Training Josh Jung - Foot injury Royce Lewis - ACL Brandon Marsh - Shoulder injury Ethan Hankins - Elbow injury Alexander Vizcaino - Sore arm Connor Seabold - Elbow inflammation Jeremy De La Rosa - Extended Spring Training Jeremy Pena - Wrist injury Kohl Franklin - Extended Spring Training Greg Jones - Quad injury Jairo Solis - Elbow surgery

Noteworthy Minor-League Assignments Votes Of Confidence Bobby Witt - Double-A CJ Abrams - Double-A Alek Manoah - Triple-A Max Meyer - Double-A Matt Allan - High-A Quinn Priester - High-A Travis Swaggerty - Triple-A Luisangel Acuna - Low-A Brayan Rocchio - High-A Masyn Winn - Low-A Francisco Morales - Double-A Keoni Cavaco - Low-A Benyamin Bailey - Low-A Aaron Bracho - High-A Matthew Liberatore - Triple-A Angel Martinez - Low-A Jake Vogel - Low-A Tucupita Marcano - Triple-A Bo Naylor - Double-A Hunter Greene - Double-A Alexander Mojica - Low-A Jordan Walker - Low-A Ji-wan Bae - Double-A Sergio Campana - Low-A Gabriel Arias - Triple-A Colin Barber - High-A Brayan Buelvas - Low-A Evan Carter - Low-A Yohendrick Pinango - Low-A Pedro Martinez - High-A Davis Wendzel - Double-A Soft Landings Julio Rodriguez - High-A Spencer Torkelson - High-A Adley Rutschman - Double-A JJ Bleday - Double-A Heliot Ramos - Double-A George Kirby - High-A Simeon Woods Richardson - Double-A Grayson Rodriguez - High-A DL Hall - Double-A Jackson Rutledge - High-A Jordyn Adams - High-A Heriberto Hernandez - Low-A Francisco Alvarez - Low-A Luis Medina - High-A Heston Kjerstad - Low-A Will Wilson - High-A Misael Urbina - Extended spring training Kameron Misner - High-A Seth Johnson - Low-A Jordan Nwogu - Low-A Alexander Canario - Low-A Bryson Stott - High-A Aaron Sabato - Low-A Diego Cartaya - Extended spring training Osleivis Basabe - Extended spring training Miguel Vargas - High-A Nick Swiney - Low-A Adam Hall - High-A Cole Wilcox - Low-A Julio Carreras - Extended spring training Ian Seymour - Extended spring training Missing In Action Brennen Davis - Head injury Jasson Dominguez - Extended Spring Training Kristian Robinson - Bahamas Hedbert Perez - Extended Spring Training Josh Jung - Foot injury Royce Lewis - ACL Brandon Marsh - Shoulder injury Ethan Hankins - Elbow injury Alexander Vizcaino - Sore arm Connor Seabold - Elbow inflammation Jeremy De La Rosa - Extended Spring Training Jeremy Pena - Wrist injury Kohl Franklin - Extended Spring Training Greg Jones - Quad injury Jairo Solis - Elbow surgery

Should we have bid more on Pavin Smith in MAIN? Does it matter, since we got Kyle Higashioka? Smith has been leading off for over a week, looks pretty good Alex Kirilloff batting fifth against righties, ninth against his first lefty Wednesday — has started six straight. Clay’s boy, Shane McClanahan starting Thursday against the A’s. The buzz surrounding Pedro Leon is mounting... How much longer can Cleveland wait on Bobby Bradley, and to a lesser extent, Daniel Johnson? Arizona somehow has by far the best wRC+ (155) in the majors against LHP, so this is another big test for Ryan Weathers. Jazz Chisholm to the IL, probably would have graduated with two more games. Cale Loken wants to know what our prediction is for Jazz in startup dynasty drafts next offseason Joel Steen wants a breakdown of Marco Luciano, whom he just acquired in a trade Dan Corrado: Any catcher targets/strategies in dynasty? What are we doing with Plesac — when’s the next dynasty update? Michael Patrick: Is it time for a rebuilder to give up on Willy Adames, Clint Frazier, or Nick Senzel and give the roster spots to players with more upside? J.Mac also wanted to know what to do with Senzel… The Ulysses Sect: Lux/Jazz/Solak ROS and long term? Patrick: Could we see Tristan Casas in Boston this year? Toolsy: Baddoo or Jarren Duran ROS? Jason Jablonski - Sell on Rogers/Antone?

Should we have bid more on Pavin Smith in MAIN? Does it matter, since we got Kyle Higashioka? Smith has been leading off for over a week, looks pretty good Alex Kirilloff batting fifth against righties, ninth against his first lefty Wednesday — has started six straight. Clay’s boy, Shane McClanahan starting Thursday against the A’s. The buzz surrounding Pedro Leon is mounting... How much longer can Cleveland wait on Bobby Bradley, and to a lesser extent, Daniel Johnson? Arizona somehow has by far the best wRC+ (155) in the majors against LHP, so this is another big test for Ryan Weathers. Jazz Chisholm to the IL, probably would have graduated with two more games. Cale Loken wants to know what our prediction is for Jazz in startup dynasty drafts next offseason Joel Steen wants a breakdown of Marco Luciano, whom he just acquired in a trade Dan Corrado: Any catcher targets/strategies in dynasty? What are we doing with Plesac — when’s the next dynasty update? Michael Patrick: Is it time for a rebuilder to give up on Willy Adames, Clint Frazier, or Nick Senzel and give the roster spots to players with more upside? J.Mac also wanted to know what to do with Senzel… The Ulysses Sect: Lux/Jazz/Solak ROS and long term? Patrick: Could we see Tristan Casas in Boston this year? Toolsy: Baddoo or Jarren Duran ROS? Jason Jablonski - Sell on Rogers/Antone?

Jazz Chisholm update — 193 wRC+, 16.1 BB%, 26.8 K%\r\nAlex Kirilloff was not an option to replace Kepler with Twins in Oakland — could get the call Friday. \r\nLuis Garcia does as well as could have been expected in Coors — 6 K’s and 2 ER in 5.2 IP.\r\nRyan Weathers sticking in rotation for now.\r\nTONY LA RUSSA says there will be some tough decisions to make when Billy Hamilton finishes his rehab — could Vaughn get sent down? Vaughn has a .393 OBP and three doubles in his last eight games.\r\nJames dropped Clarke Schmidt in TDGX.\r\nPavin Smith, Josh Fleming and Adolis Garcia were nice low-key adds in 15-teamers.\r\nGeorge Kirby hype train ramping up.\r\nKyle Harrison is looking like the next great Giants pitching prospect.\r\n

Jazz Chisholm update — 193 wRC+, 16.1 BB%, 26.8 K% Alex Kirilloff was not an option to replace Kepler with Twins in Oakland — could get the call Friday.  Luis Garcia does as well as could have been expected in Coors — 6 K’s and 2 ER in 5.2 IP. Ryan Weathers sticking in rotation for now. TONY LA RUSSA says there will be some tough decisions to make when Billy Hamilton finishes his rehab — could Vaughn get sent down? Vaughn has a .393 OBP and three doubles in his last eight games. James dropped Clarke Schmidt in TDGX. Pavin Smith, Josh Fleming and Adolis Garcia were nice low-key adds in 15-teamers. George Kirby hype train ramping up. Kyle Harrison is looking like the next great Giants pitching prospect.

Alex Kirilloff up for doubleheader\r\nHouston’s Luis Garcia looked dominant in long-relief appearance\r\nRyan Weathers primary pitcher on Friday against LAD?\r\nMichael Kopech could be a starting option at some point this season\r\nAdded Zach McKinstry in the Main Event\r\nWhy you shouldn’t overvalue the top of the draft class in the fall — Kumar Rocker, Jud Fabian\r\nNew Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks, suggested by JackJ\r\n

Alex Kirilloff up for doubleheader Houston’s Luis Garcia looked dominant in long-relief appearance Ryan Weathers primary pitcher on Friday against LAD? Michael Kopech could be a starting option at some point this season Added Zach McKinstry in the Main Event Why you shouldn’t overvalue the top of the draft class in the fall — Kumar Rocker, Jud Fabian New Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks, suggested by JackJ

Clay’s report on Jonathan India\r\nYermin Mercedes/Akil Baddoo\r\nJulian Merryweather FAAB run\r\nAndrew Vaughn sitting against a RHP\r\nGeraldo Perdomo surprise callup\r\nRyan Weathers/Chris Rodriguez impressing in multi-inning roles\r\nZach McKinstry is good, but how much does it matter?\r\nApril 16 -- the earliest date we could see Kirilloff or Kelenic\r\nNew Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks\r\n

Clay’s report on Jonathan India Yermin Mercedes/Akil Baddoo Julian Merryweather FAAB run Andrew Vaughn sitting against a RHP Geraldo Perdomo surprise callup Ryan Weathers/Chris Rodriguez impressing in multi-inning roles Zach McKinstry is good, but how much does it matter? April 16 -- the earliest date we could see Kirilloff or Kelenic New Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks

Clay’s report on Jonathan India\r\nYermin Mercedes/Akil Baddoo\r\nJulian Merryweather FAAB run\r\nAndrew Vaughn sitting against a RHP\r\nGeraldo Perdomo surprise callup\r\nRyan Weathers/Chris Rodriguez impressing in multi-inning roles\r\nZach McKinstry is good, but how much does it matter?\r\nApril 16 -- the earliest date we could see Kirilloff or Kelenic\r\nNew Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks\r\n

Lead prospect analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss the movers on James\' latest update to the Top 400 prospect rankings.\r\n \r\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices\r\n