Arcia first on Brewers’ Top 30 Prospects list

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MILWAUKEE — The Brewers’ Minor League system is widely considered to be revamped and restocked with talent, and this upward progression is visible in MLB Pipeline’s updated midseason Top 30 Prospects rankings.

The second paragraph of general manager David Stearns’ media guide biography states that he “has implemented an approach to acquire, develop and retain young, controllable talent across all levels of the organization.” Based on his moves in his first season at the helm, Stearns has stayed true to his organizational philosophy — as evidenced by the Brewers’ updated Top 30 list.

Outfielder Corey Ray — Milwaukee’s first-round, fifth overall selection in the 2016 MLB Draft — bolts up the list as the second-ranked prospect, only behind shortstop Orlando Arcia. Other prospects acquired by the Brewers under Stearns include No. 7, Isan Diaz (Jean Segura trade); No. 12, Jacob Nottingham (Khris Davis trade); No. 14, Lucas Erceg (Draft); No. 16, Corbin Burnes (Draft); No. 18, Freddy Peralta (Adam Lind trade); No. 25, Mario Feliciano (Draft); No. 26, Chad McClanahan (Draft); No. 27, Braden Webb (Draft) and No. 28, Wendell Rijo …

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